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InsemMar 20252019 patternSE Civil

Concrete Technology SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2025

All 6 questions from this SPPU insem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
201010
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Mar 2025
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
IV
Paper code
[6409]-203

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

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.No.1 or 2, 3 or 4, 5 or 6.
  2. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
  3. Draw neat diagram wherever necessary.
  4. Use of logarithmic table, slide rule and electronic pocket calculator are allowed.
  5. Assume suitable data jf necessary, stating it clearly.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

      What is the chemical composition of ordinary cement; state its percentage and importance.

      [6]
    2. b)

      What do you mean by hydration of cement?

      [4]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

      Explain step by step procedure for manufacture of cement.

      [6]
    2. b)

      How will you test quality of cement on site?

      [4]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

      State mechanical properties of cement and explain any two in detail.

      [5]
    2. b)

      State physical properties of cement and explain any two in detail.

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      What is water-cement ratio and what is its importance.

      [6]
    2. b)

      Explain fineness and gradation of aggregates using sieve analysis.

      [4]

  5. Q5

    1. a)

      State various admixtures used in concrete, explain any one detail.

      [4]
    2. b)

      Explain role of accelerators, retarders in cement concrete.

      [6]

  6. Q6

    1. a)

      State various test performed on fresh concrete, explain any two in detail.

      [7]
    2. b)

      Explain importance of curing of concrete. 

      [3]