B.TechSemester 52022-23Concrete TechnologyKCE051

Concrete Technology (KCE051) - AKTU Question Paper 2022-23

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This is the official AKTU Concrete Technology Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2022-23. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech
Semester:Semester 5
Session:2022-23
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Concrete Technology (KCE051) — complete question paper

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2x10 = 20
  • a
    What is the role of gypsum while manufacturing the cement?
  • b
    Write about OPC and its different grades
  • c
    Explain the use of workability agents?
  • d
    Explain the effect of Air entraining admixture?
  • e
    Why do you prefer weigh batching to volume batching?
  • f
    What is the use of needle vibrator?
  • g
    What is coefficient of variation?
  • h
    State the objectives of Mix Design. (i) Enlist the various tests for determining the workability of Sel f compacting Concrete. (j) What is the difference between High Strength Concrete & Hig h- Performance Concrete?
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10x3 = 30
  • a
    Explain hydration process of cement in detail
  • b
    What is bonding admixture and how does it help in retrofitt ing of structure?
  • c
    Explain in detail about the factors which effect the worka bility of concrete?
  • d
    Explain standard deviation, coefficient of variation and Mean Strength?
  • e
    What is Fiber reinforced Concrete? Discuss its properties and uses
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10x1 = 10
  • a
    Illustrate important characteristics of aggregates
  • b
    Discuss the suitability of any Three types of cement?
  • a
    Explain role of “Accelera ting and Reducing admixture”?
  • b
    How does the quality of concrete get improved if Pozzolana is added to concrete?
  • a
    Explain the diffe rent methods to transport the concrete from place of mixing to place of deposition?
  • b
    Explain the objective of compaction of concrete? Discuss the various methods of compaction used for making good quality concrete?
  • a
    Proportion a concrete mix for M30 grade concrete by IS method. Given data: maximum nominal size of aggregate: 20mm; minimum cement content : 340kg/cum; maximum w/c ratio: 0.45; workability: 75mm slump; ex posure: severe; concreting type: Manual; quality at site: good; aggrega te type: angular; Zone of Fine Aggregate II; sp. gr of cement – 3.15, C oarse aggregate – 2.68, Fine aggregate - 2.62 ; Design using IS 10262 – 2019
  • b
    Design a concrete mix for construction of an elevated water tan k, specified design strength is 30 mpa @ 28 days. The specific gravity of F. A. and C.A. are 2.65 & 2.7 respectively. Zone of fine aggregate is III. OPC ( 4 3 G r a d e ) will be used. A slump of 100mm is necessary. C.A. is found to b e absorptive to extent of 1% and free surface moisture of sand is 2% assume any other data. Exposure condition is moderate(IS 10262-2019)
  • a
    Write a note on the use of ready-mix concrete discussing its li mitations and future use
  • b
    What is Self-Compacting Concrete? Discuss its properties and uses

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