Ex/MCE/2129/28/2006

MASTER OF CIVIL ENGG. EXAMINATION, 2006

(2nd Semester )

ADVANCED CONCRETE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Time : Three hours Answer any four questions Draw neat sketches whereever necessary. 1. What is self compacting concrete ? How is it different from traditional concrete ? What is the function of VMA ? Describe a suitable test method for the passing ability of self Full Marks : 100

compacting concrete ? Why curing should be commenced immediately in self compacting concrete ? 2. a) 5+5+5+8+2=25

What is Geopolymer concrete ? What are the differences between geopolymer concrete and normal concrete ?

b) Describe the application of Scanning Electron Microscopy method in concrete technology. 3. 15+10=25

a) What are the different types of fly ash as per ASTM standard ? b) What is carbonation of concrete ? What are the factors which control the rate of carbonation ? How can you measure the depth of carbonation in a concrete structure in field ? c) What is silica fume ? Describe its influence on fresh concrete and hardened concrete. 5+10+10=25 [ Turn over]

[2] 4. a) Write short notes on : a) Transition Zone b) Durability factor c) Alkali Aggregate Reaction d) Dynamic modules of Elasticity 34=12

b) Describe the test method for flexural toughness of fiber reinforced concrete. Define toughness and toughness 13

index I5, I10, I20. 5. a) Describe the basic principle of Rapid chloride Ion permeability test.

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b) What is fiber reinforced concrete ? What are the different types of fiber normally used in concrete ? How fiber addition affects the workability of the concrete ? What are the uses of fiber reinforced concrete ? 13

6. a) Discuss in detail about the fire resistance of reinforced concrete exposed to elevated temperature. 15 b) Explain the chloride induced corrosion of steel in 10

reinforced concrete with sketches.