What do understand by the term concrete?

What is fine aggregate, state its size ranges?

What are admixtures?

Explain four types of admixtures stating where they are applicable

What do you understand by the term grout?

Outline six advantages of concrete

What are some of the limitations of using concrete?

List two forms of concrete

Explain briefly four properties of fresh concrete

State four procedures of preventing bleeding in concrete

Outline four conditions favorable for segregation in concrete

Explain the difference between bleeding and segregation

Explain the following properties of hardened concrete

i.Compressive strength

ii.Creep

iii.Dry shrinkage

iv.Durability

Outline two factors influencing modulus of elasticity in concrete?

Briefly explain the following classifications of aggregates on the basis of origin

i.Natural aggregates

ii.Synthetic aggregates

iii.Recycled aggregates

What do you understand by the following?

 i.All - in aggregates

ii.Graded aggregates

iii.Fine aggregates

According to shapes, aggregates are classified as flaky and angular, in your own
understanding, what do you understand by the above classifications.

Briefly explain the following properties of aggregates.

i.Strength

ii.Porosity

iii.Moisture content

iv.Hardness

v.Soundness

 Discuss the factors affecting consistence in concrete

Explain the role of water in fresh concrete

Moisture content of aggregates refers to the presence of water in the pores and
surface of aggregates, briefly explain four different moisture conditions.

List any six laboratory tests done in aggregates.

What do you understand by the term cement?

Explain any three types of Portland cement

Describe the wet process of manufacturing Portland cement

Outline four bogue compounds stating its chemical formulae

Briefly explain the effect of gypsum as applied to cement

State and explain the steps followed in cement manufacture

What is the purpose of trial mixes in mix design of concrete?

List any four applications of cement

 What do you understand by the term water in relation to concrete?

Explain the following terms

i.Laitance

ii.Honey combing

Briefly explain the effect of the following impurities in water on concrete

Impurity Effects
Chloride
Sugar
Iron salts
Oils
John was given a water cement ratio of 0.4% after acquiring five bags of cement.
As an engineering student, calculate the amount of water required for john to use
in his mix.

State and explain four effects of mixing with water from the various main sources.

What do you understand by the term curing of concrete?

Explain four types of curing of concrete

Briefly differentiate between the following

a)Mass /Plain concrete and reinforced concrete

b)In- situ concrete and precast concrete

Explain the following terms.

i.Initial setting of cement

ii.Final setting of cement

List any six uses of admixtures

Explain briefly what you understand by plasticizers

The properties of fresh concrete are short term in nature, briefly outline four
advantages of workability in fresh concrete

What do you understand by the term workability in fresh concrete?

 Explain the following classification of concrete

a)Based on mix

b)Based on the grade of cement concrete

c)Based on bulk density

 Outline the seven stages used in concrete production

State two types of batching used in concrete mixing.

You are given cement volume one bag as 0.035m3 in your wisdom, determine the
best dimensions of a gage box.

Explain briefly with illustrations how the concrete is produced by hand mixing.

List any three ways of transporting horizontally concrete to the required point

Explain briefly the difference between a hoist and weinch?

Explain three methods of hand compacting of concrete

Explain four defects in concrete

What are the main chemical components of Portland cement?

Give one suitable application for each type of cement in practice

What are the differences among any five types of Portland cement?