Reg. No.:[@ [@lel@li 2 |4[! [3 Jol i/o) Question Paper Code : 68067 ME, DEGREE EXAMINATION, JANUARY 2013. Elective Construction Engineering and Management CN 9251/202071/8202071/CN 951/UCN 9151/1021 SEE 11 — ADVANCED. CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (Cominon to M.E. Structural Engineering) (Regulation 2009/2010) ‘Time : Three hours ‘Maximum : 100 marks Answor ALL questions. PART A— (10 2= 20 marks) 1. Differentiate between : ‘Mineral admixture’ and ‘Chemical admixture’. 2, Differentiate between : ‘Gap-grading’ and ‘Uniform grading. 8. Differentiate between : ‘Segregation’ and ‘Bleeding’ of concrete. 4. Why'is ‘age factor’ not taken advantage of in 18:456-2000? 5. _ In mix proportioning, why is it desirable to use the minimum quantity of water? 6. What are the statiatioal parametors of cube strength? 7. What is the significant difference between mixture proportioning of normal- ‘weight concrete and light-weight concrete? 8 List the difference/(@) between polymer-modified concrete and polymer concrete. 9. When is high-pressure steam curing adopted? 10, State the basic objectives of formwork.u. 2, 13. U4 @ OO) @ © @ ) @ PART B— (6 x 16 = 80 marks) (Classify the common aggregates used in concrete, Give examples. (8) (i) Briefly state the important charactoristies of aggregates and explain them briefly. @ Or (State the most widely used classification for special purpose cements. Give a few examples in each, @ (i) State the various ‘mineral admixtures’ used in concrete, Describe briefly the influence of three most important and widely used mineral admixtures on concrete. ® (State the three important factors which affect the workability of concrete mix. © i) Compare the relative merits and demerits of various workability tests, a0) Or (State the three parameters which are included in the specification for concrete work, to ensure required impermeability of concrete. (8) Gi Explain alkali-siliea reaction in concrete, with emphasis on the reaction, ciroumstances and prevention of the above. ®) List the methods used for mix proportioning indicating the drawbacks of each method. Or @) What tests are necessary to check the adoptability of a particular mix proportion for field use? 8) Gi) Explain is the significance of characteristic strength with respect to probability factor R? ® @ Highlight the derived characteristics of high-performance concrete PC) ® Gi) State the important tests conducted in the case of specialised repairs, using polymer concrete. ® Or o 68067What is volume fraction and how does it affect the behaviour in tension, flexure and shear? ® What is Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) and state some of the advantages of SCC. 6) Write a brief note on steam curing, infrared radiation curing and electrical curing of concrete. ® What are the basic assumptions made in the design of formwork? Explain, ®) Or List the various measures that should be taken for cold weather concreting. ® State the principal techniques that have been used for placing concrete underwater. Briefly describe the ‘placing in bags’ and ‘prepacked concrete’ methods of underwater concreting. ©