End Semester Examination

CE552: CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANDI
Date: 14.06.2021 (9 am - 12 pm)
Total Marks: 50
All questions are compulsory

Question 1a (5 marks) What was the major difference between the cement and concrete used
by the Romans and those used by their predecessors?
Question 1b (5 marks) How does IS 456 address the aspect of durability of concrete?

Question 2a (5 marks): What are the advantages of using a rotary dry-process kiln with a
pre-calciner over a wet process kiln for the production of cement clinker?
Question 2b (5 marks): Discuss the effects of fast and slow cooling rates of Portland cement
clinker.
Question 2c (5 marks): Gypsum is added to cement to prevent a flash set, and yet it is known
that it can cause sulphate attack on cement. Explain this apparent contradiction.
Question 2d (5 marks): What is unsoundness of cement? How can this be measured?

Question 3a (5 marks): Why are aggregates graded for use in concrete?

Question 3b (5 marks): Describe the purpose and methodology of soundness test of
aggregates?

Question 4a (5 marks): What is meant by depassivation of steel in concrete and how can it
occur?
Question 4b (5 marks): How does entrained air increase the frost resistance of concrete?

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