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CE20100- Introduction to CiviliEngineering and Materials

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" Time: 2 Hrs

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
There is no need of an answer-script, Please answer all questions within the booklet
provided. If you require additional space compared to what is provided please write
answers at the back of the page. Please make the answers are brief and to the point.
Marks for each question are provided in parenthesis.

Total Marks: 30 I'\\' 'l';l II

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The question paper consists of 4 pages (including the cover page) arid there are a total .
of 24 questions. Please ensur~ that you nave the correct set, number of pages and /
questions before you
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NOTE: If you have doubts with regards tp the question, answer the question the way
you think fit and also write your doubts. Yo.u will be given marks if that doubt makes
sense and that .particular question has wrong
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wording or insufficient information for
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Q.l. Mention and explain 3 different types of instantaneous pre.stress losses. Please
also explain clearly whether these loses are characteristics of pretensioned or
posttensioned structures. (3)

Q.2. Explain the primary difference between pretensioning and posttensionjng. (1)

Q.3. Explain the differe~ce b~t':Veen shrinkage and creep in concrete structures. (2)

Q.4. Mention the primary constituents of Self Consolidating Concrete which

differentiates it from conventional concrete during the stage of mix design. ( 1)
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Q.5. What is the main problem. of conventional concrete which is addressed by

Engineered Cement Composite ( 1)

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Q.6. During the stage of mix design what is the primary difference between the
constituents of Engineered Cement Composite and conventional concrete. (2)

·Q.7. Mention two.impQrt;ant properties of foamed concrete which distinguishes it

frorti:conventional concrete .. '.,.,;·:· ':'i . (1)

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 Q.8. Holl)ogeneity in composition after set is a property which is ensured by (1)
a) Conventional Portland cement concrete
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b) Self Consolidating concrete
c) Puzzolonic ceme~t concrete
d) Foamed concrete .

. Q.9. Differentiate between segregation and bleeding of concrete. (1)

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Q .1 0. Workability in green concrete increases' due to (1)

a) increase in quantity of fine materials
b) increase in amount and surface area of coarse aggregates
c) both a) and b) above
d) none of the above

Q.11. A sample of green concrete has 0 slump. So that concrete is . . (1)

a) good for the purpose of construction .
· b) cannot be utilized for any construction purpose
c) can easily be transported ·
d) ensures good bond with steel

Q.12. Concrete curing is primarily influenced by _ _ _ _ _ and---........:-· . (1)

Q.13. What is the primary utility of using air-entrained concrete over non air-
entrained conventional concrete. (1)

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Q.14. How can ~hrinkage be reduced in concrete (1)
a) low water/cement ratio
b) high water/cement ratio .
c) high aggregate' content
d) low aggregate content
e) both a) and c)
f) both b) and d)
g) none of the above
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Q.15. Ifthe nominal maximum size ofthe aggregate is increased, then the bulk
· volume fraction of coarse aggregates to concrete volume ( 1)
a) increases
b) decreases

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Q.8. Homogeneity in composition after set is a property which is ensured by (1)

a) Conventional Portland cement concrete
b) Self Consolidating concrete
c) Puzzolonic cement concrete
.. .·, d) Foamed concrete -" .
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Q.9: Differentiate be'twe~n segre~a~ion and. bleeding of concrete. (1)

Q.lO.Workability in green concrete increases due to (1)

a) increase in quantity of fine materials
b) increase in amount and surface area of coarse aggregates
·c) both a) and b) above· · ·
• d) none of the above

Q.l1. A sample of green concrete has 0 slump. So that concrete is (1)

a) good for the purpose of construction
b) cannot be utilized for· any c~mstruction purpose
c) can easily be transported ·
d) ensures good bond with steel

Q.l2. Concrete curing is primarily influenced by...,...----- and _ _ _ __ (1)

Q.l3. What is the-primary. utility of using air-entrained concrete over non air-
·f_, entrained conventional concrete. · . (1}
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Q.l4. How can Shrinkage be reduced in concrete (1)

a) low water/cement ratjo ·
b) high water/cement ratio.
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c) high aggregate content
d) low aggregate content
e) both a) and c)
f) both b) and d)
g) none of the above

.. ~ Q.15. Ifthe nominal ~axitl:nim.~ize of the aggregate is in~reased, then the bulk
volume fraction of coarse' aggregates ·to concrete volume · (1)
a) increase~ · . ·. ·
b) decreases

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