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This document contains the details of a final exam for a Master's level Concrete Technology course. It includes 7 questions testing various concepts in concrete technology. Question 1 covers applications of concrete and use of local materials as admixtures in Nepal. Question 2 covers lightweight concrete, non-destructive concrete testing methods, and cement types. Question 3 addresses aggregate shape selection and evaluating if sample concrete cube test data meets code acceptance criteria. Question 4 covers concrete mix design and differentiating between superplasticizers and retarders. Question 5 explains the three-phase system of concrete and concrete tensile strength tests. Question 6 compares cement types for under water concreting and use in the Himalayan region. Question 7 requires short notes on two of

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Question Concrete 2016 (Final)

This document contains the details of a final exam for a Master's level Concrete Technology course. It includes 7 questions testing various concepts in concrete technology. Question 1 covers applications of concrete and use of local materials as admixtures in Nepal. Question 2 covers lightweight concrete, non-destructive concrete testing methods, and cement types. Question 3 addresses aggregate shape selection and evaluating if sample concrete cube test data meets code acceptance criteria. Question 4 covers concrete mix design and differentiating between superplasticizers and retarders. Question 5 explains the three-phase system of concrete and concrete tensile strength tests. Question 6 compares cement types for under water concreting and use in the Himalayan region. Question 7 requires short notes on two of

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Pokhara University

Final Examination, Spring 015


Level: Master Full Marks: 100
Program: Construction Management Pass Marks: 60
Subject: Concrete Technology Time: 4 hrs
Candidates are requested to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable.
Attempt ALL questions.
[1](a) Explain various application of concrete in present construction. [7]
[1](b) Explain “Possibility of local material as concrete admixture in Nepal”. [8]
[2](a) Write short note on Light weight concrete and its use. [7]
[2](b) What do you mean by NDT? Explain various non-destructive tests methods of concrete testing.
[8]
OR
[2](a) Write short note on various types of cement. [7]
[2](b) Determine the fineness modulus of give FA & comment on its fineness. Sample = 5000gm. [8]
Sieve 4.75mm 2.36mm 1.18mm 600μ 300μ 150μ
Wt retained (gm) 0 2000 1000 1250 500 250

[3](a) Which aggregate do you prefer Round or Angular? (Note: Characteristic strength of concrete to
be designed is 15Mpa.)
a) If round aggregate is freely available to your site.
b) If both aggregate costs similar to you.
Explain in terms of Strength, Economy & Environmental benefits. [7]
[3](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 60Mpa & Standard deviation established for given site is 5Mpa)[8]
Sample No. 1 2 3 4
Comp Strength (Mpa) 60 70 57 64

OR
[3](a) Explain hydration of cement. [7]
[3](b) Explain effect of aggregate size on workability&strength of concrete. [8]

[4](a) Write the steps to carry out concrete mix design with reference to any one method. [8]
[4](b) Differentiate Super plasticizer & Retarder & their use. [7]

[5](a) Explain 3-phase system of concrete and its significance in concrete strength. [7]
[5](b) Write short note on various test on tensile strength of concrete. [8]

[6](a) Table given below shows the chemical composition of two different brand of cement. [4+4]
C3S C2S C3A C4AF Other
Cement A 58% 30% 6% 4% 2%
Cement B 40% 50% 3% 3% 4%
Which Cement is suitable for under water concreting?Why?
Which Cement is suitable for the Himalayan regionwhy? [4+4]
[6](b) Explain various parameter that affects strength of concrete. [7]

[7] Write short note (any two): [5+5]


(a) High strength concrete
(b) Slump-loss & its prevention.
(c) Self compacting concrete.
(d) Effect of cyclic loading on concrete strength.

***All the Best***

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