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InsemMar 20242019 patternSE Civil

Concrete Technology SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2024

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Subject code
201010
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Mar 2024
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
IV
Paper code
[6268]-203

Printed for: S.E. (Civil) (Insem)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
  4. Use of non programmable calculator is allowed in the examination.
  5. Your answers will be valued as a whole.
  6. If necessary assume suitable data and indicate clearly.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      Explain wet process of manufacturing of Portland cement.

      [5]
    2. b)

      Enlist: i) four types of cement and ii) four cement manufacturer in India

      [4]
    3. c)

      Calculate the fineness modulus for following data obtained from the sieve analysis on the sample of aggregate. Total weight of aggregate taken for sieve analysis = 1000 gm. Sieve Size (mm) 4.75 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.15 Weight retained (gm) 0 100 250 350 200 100

      [6]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Classify the admixture and explain in brief any two of them.

      Also asked:Mar 2026

      [6]
    2. b)

      Give examples of plasticizer and super-plasticizers.

      [4]
    3. c)

      Explain air entraining agents and factors affecting amount of air entrainment in a mix.

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      Enlist factors affecting workability of concrete and explain in brief any two of them.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Enlist methods adopted for compaction of the concrete and explain compaction by vibration.

      [5]
    3. c)

      Give broad classification of methods adopted for curing of the concrete and explain water curing method. 2

      Also asked:Mar 2026

      [4]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      Enlist tests commonly employed to measure workability and slump cone test in detail.

      [6]
    2. b)

      What do you meant by segregation and bleeding of concrete?

      [4]
    3. c)

      Explain the effect of admixture on workability of concrete. … … …

      [5]