NEPAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Internal Assessment, Spring 015

Level: Master Full Marks: 100
Program: Construction Management Pass Marks: 60
Subject: Concrete Technology Time: 4:00 hrs

Candidates are requested to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt ALL questions.
[1](a) Explain “Why concrete is treated as popular construction material” in present context? [7]
[1](b) Explain various mineral Admixtures & its use. [8]
[2](a) List & explain various cement type. [8]
[2](b) Explain effect of aggregate shape on workability&strength of concrete. [7]
OR
[2](a) Table given below shows the chemical composition of two different brand of cement. [4+4]
C3S C2S C3A C4AF Other
Cement A 55% 30% 5% 4% 6%
Cement B 40% 45% 4% 4% 7%
Which Cement is suitable if high early strength is desirable?Why?
Which Cement is suitable if hot climate region? Why? [7]
[2](b) Determine the fineness modulus of give FA & comment on its fineness. Sample = 500gm. [8]
Sieve 4.75mm 2.36mm 1.18mm 600μ 300μ 150μ
Wt retained (gm) 0 150 150 125 50 25
[3](a) Explain 3-phase system of concrete. [7]
[3](b) Determine characteristic strength of concrete sample (for 95% confidence level) if mean strength obtained is
48.5Mpa & standard deviation is 5Mpa. Assume samples are normally distributed. [8]
[4](a) Write the steps to carry out concrete mix design with IS method. [8]
[4](b) Explain effect of time & temperature on concrete. [7]
[5](a) Explain light weight concrete & its production techniques in short. [7]
[5](b) Write short note on test method of compressivestrength of concrete. [8]
[6](a) If you need to makea RCC storage tank for the storage of chemical fertilizer, explain the various measures that
can be considered to prevent the deterioration of tank from the chemical action of fertilizer. [7]
[6](b) Sample concrete cube test data of one building construction site is given below. As consulting engineers
explain with reason whether it fulfills acceptance criteria of IS456:2000 or not. (Note: Characteristic strength
required is 30Mpa & Standard deviation established for given site is 5Mpa) [8]
Sample No. 1 2 3 4
Comp Strength (Mpa) 38 40 34 28
OR
[6](a) Write short note on High Strength Concrete &factor needs to be considered for its mix design. [8]
[6](b) Explain various types of available non destructive tests methods for concrete testing. [7]
[7] Write short note (any two): [5+5]
(a) Silica Fume.
(b) Chemical Admixture.
(c) Bulking of Sand.
(d) Aggregate Impact Value & its use.
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