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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
B.Tech Degree S6 (R, S) / S4 (PT) (R, S) Examination June 2023 (2019 Scheme)

Course Code: CET352

Course Name: ADVANCED CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 3 marks. Marks

1 What are the physical characteristics of cement? (3)

2 What are the factors which influence the rheological properties of concrete? (3)
3 What does concrete proportioning entail? What are the different types of concrete (3)
mixes?
4 Explain about the different grades of concrete. (3)
5 What are the factors affecting shrinkage? (3)
6 What is the relation between workability and strength of concrete? Explain any (3)
two factors affecting the relation.
7 What are the causes of damage in a reinforced concrete structure? (3)
8 Explain any three cases where non-destructive tests are adopted to ensure the (3)
stability of structures?
9 Under what circumstances does the ready-mix concrete is preferred over (3)
conventional concrete?
10 Explain types of polymer concrete. (3)
PART B
Answer one full question from each module, each carries 14 marks.
Module I
11 a) Describe how the characteristics of the aggregates can influence the quality of (8)
concrete.
b) List out the tests used to determine the mechanical properties of aggregates and (6)
explain any two of them.
OR
12 Summarise the differences between mineral and chemical admixtures. Explain (14)
about any two admixtures from each type.

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Module II
13 a) Describe about the basic parameters which influence the design of concrete mix? (8)
b) Explain how the quality of concrete can be ensured by the statistical parameters. (6)
OR
14 Describe in detail the steps involved in the BIS method of mix design as per IS (14)
10269:2019?
Module III
15 How concrete's durability is affected by shrinkage? Describe in comprehensive (14)
manner, mentioning the different types.
OR
16 Suggest and explain a test to determine whether concrete meets the specified (14)
workability requirements, as per IS 456:2000, for the given degree of workability.
i. Very low
ii. Medium
iii. Very high
Module IV
17 a) You are handed control of a building that has recently been severely flooded. You (10)
must determine the structure's health. Name two tests that you would prefer, and
explain why. Also, describe the procedure.
b) Define “durability”. (4)
OR
18 a) Explain the negative impacts of excess water in concrete. (10)
b) Suggest suitable remedial measures to be adopted to prevent reinforcement (4)
corrosion.
Module V
19 List out special processes and technology used in the construction of concrete (14)
structures. Briefly explain any four of them with proper sketches.
OR
20 a) What are the benefits and drawbacks of using roller compacted concrete for (6)
pavement construction?
b) What kind of concrete would you advise in structures where reinforcement (8)
congestion is expected? Describe the qualities and advantages of the same.
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