CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

Subject Code: CE501PC

Regulations: R16 - JNTUH
Class : III Year B.Tech CE I Semester

Department of Civil Engineering

BHARAT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Ibrahimpatnam - 501 510, Hyderabad

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY (CE501PC)

COURSE PLANNER
I. COURSE OVERVIEW:
Concrete technology provides a comprehensive coverage of the theoretical and practical aspects
of the subject and includes the latest developments in the field of concrete construction. It
incorporates the latest Indian standard specifications and codes regulating concrete construction.
The properties of concrete and it constituent materials and the role of various admixtures in
modifying these properties to suit specific requirements, such as ready mix concrete,
reinforcement detailing, disaster-resistant construction, and concrete machinery have been
treated exhaustively the and also special concrete in addition to the durability maintenance and
quality control of concrete structure.
II. PREREQUISITE(S):
Level Credits Periods/Week Prerequisites
UG 4 4 Building Materials &
Construction Planning

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

The objective of the teacher is to impart knowledge and abilities to the students to:
a. Understand the theoretical concept of Concrete material which includes Cement,
Admixtures and Aggregates,
b. Learn different types of aggregates, admixtures & know the mechanism of hydration of
cement.
c. Comprehend the properties of Fresh Concrete, & manufacturing process of concrete
d. Understand the properties of hardened concrete, factors affecting Elasticity, creep &
Shrinkage in concrete.
e. Understand the concept of mix design of concrete& its importance in estimation of
composition of materials.
f. Know various types of special concretes & its application.

IV. COURSE OUTCOMES:

After completing this course the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:
a. Explain the properties of the constituent materials of concrete.
b. Describe the physical & mechanical properties of aggregates.
c. Study the behavior of concrete at its fresh and hardened state, describe and carry out tests
relevant to the use of concrete on site.
d. Explain factors affecting strength of concrete.
e. Understand the factors influencing concrete mix & know the BIS method of mix design.
f. Define special concretes, their application for practical purpose.
V. HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:
Proficiency
Program Outcomes Level
assessed by
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of
mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and Assignments,
PO1 an engineering specialization to the solution of H
Exams
complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research
literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
Assignment,
PO2 reaching substantiated conclusions using first H
Exams
principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and
engineering sciences
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for
complex engineering problems and design system
Assignment,
PO3 components or processes that meet the specified needs S
Exams
with appropriate consideration for the public health
and safety, and the cultural, societal, and
environmental
Conduct considerations.
investigations of complex problems: Use
research-based knowledge and research methods
including design of experiments, analysis and Assignment,
PO4 S
interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information Exams
to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply
appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
PO5 engineering and IT tools including prediction and - -
modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed
by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health,
PO6 safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent S -
responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering
practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact
of the professional engineering solutions in societal
PO7 - -
and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the
knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to
PO8 professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of S Discussion
the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an
PO9 individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, - -
and in multidisciplinary settings.
 Communication: Communicate effectively on complex
engineering activities with the engineering community
and with society at large, such as, being able to
PO10 comprehend and write effective reports and design S Discussions
documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have
the preparation and ability to engage in independent
PO11 - -
and life-long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate
knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
PO12 management principles and apply these to one’s own - -
work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage
projects and in multidisciplinary environments.

N – Not Applicable S – Supportive H - Highly Related

VI. HOW PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:

Program specific outcomes Lev Proficiency
el Assessed By
ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE: Graduates shall
demonstrate sound knowledge in analysis, design, Lectures,
PSO1 laboratory investigations and construction aspects of civil H Assignments,
engineering infrastructure, along with good foundation in Exams
mathematics, basic sciences and technical communication.
BROADNESSAND DIVERSITY: Graduates will have a
broad understanding of economical, environmental,
Lectures,
societal, health and safety factors involved in
PSO2 H Assignments,
infrastructural development, and shall demonstrate ability
Exams
to function within multidisciplinary teams with
competence in modern tool usage.
SELF-LEARNING AND SERVICE: Graduates will be Guest Lecture,
motivated for continuous self-learning in engineering Possible Group
PSO3 practice and/ or pursue research in advanced areas of civil S Projects,
engineering in order to offer engineering services to the Industrial
society, ethically and responsibly. Internship

S – Supportive H - Highly Related

VII. SYLLABUS:
UNIT - I
Cement: Portland cement – chemical composition – Hydration, Setting of cement – Structure
of hydrate cement – Test on physical properties – Different grades of cement. Admixtures:
Types of admixtures – mineral and chemical admixtures.
UNIT - II
Aggregates: Classification of aggregate – Particle shape & texture –, strength & other
mechanical properties of aggregate – Specific gravity, Bulk density, porosity, adsorption &
moisture content of aggregate – Bulking of sand – Deleterious substance in aggregate –
Soundness of aggregate – Alkali aggregate reaction – Thermal properties – Sieve analysis –
Fineness modulus – Grading curves – Grading of fine & coarse Aggregates – Gap graded
aggregate – Maximum aggregate size.
UNIT – III
Fresh Concrete: Workability – Factors affecting workability – Measurement of workability
by different tests – Setting times of concrete – Effect of time and temperature on workability
– Segregation & bleeding – Mixing and vibration of concrete – Steps in manufacture of
concrete – Quality of mixing water.
UNIT - IV
Hardened Concrete : Water / Cement ratio – Abram’s Law – Gelspaoe ratio – Nature of
strength of concrete – Maturity concept – Strength in tension & compression – Factors
affecting strength – Relation between compressive & tensile strength - Curing.
Testing Of Hardened Concrete: Compression tests – Tension tests– Flexure tests – Splitting
tests – Pull-out test, Non-destructive testing methods – codal provisions for NDT.
Elasticity, Creep & Shrinkage – Modulus of elasticity – Dynamic modulus of elasticity –
Poisson’s ratio – Creep of concrete – Factors influencing creep – Relation between creep &
UNIT – V
Mix Design: Factors in the choice of mix proportions – Durability of concrete – Quality
Control of concrete – Statistical methods – Acceptance criteria – Proportioning of concrete
mixes by– BIS method and ACI mix design.
Special Concretes: Introduction to light weight concrete – Cellular concrete – No-fines
concrete – High density concrete – Fibre reinforced concrete – Polymer concrete – High
performance concrete – Self compacting concrete.
SUGGESTED BOOKS:
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Properties of Concrete by A. M. Neville Pearson 5th edition Education ltd 2016.
2. Concrete Technology by M. S. Shetty. – S. Chand & Co. 2004
3. Concrete Technology by Job Thomas -Cengage learning India Pvt Ltd 2015.
REFERENCES:
1. Concrete Technology by M.L. Gambhir. – Tata Mc. Graw Hill Publishers, New Delhi
2. Concrete: Micro structure, Properties and Materials – P. K. Mehta and J. M.
Monteiro, McGraw Hill Publishers
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NPTEL VIDEO COURSE:
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GATE SYLLABUS:
 Concrete Technology- properties of concrete
 Basics of mix design.
IES SYLLABUS:
 Cement: Types, Composition, Properties, Uses, Specifications and various Tests;
 Lime & Cement Mortars and Concrete: Properties and various Tests;
 Design of Concrete Mixes: Proportioning of aggregates and methods of mix design.

VIII. COURSE PLAN:

Lectu
Wee Topics to be covered Learning Objective Referen
re No Unit
k ces
1. 1 1 History of port land cement To understand how the T1 to T3
2. 1 1 cement was invented
3. 1 1 Manufacturing of Portland cement To learn the manufacturing T1 to T3
4. 1 1 process of Portland cement
5. 2 1 Chemical composition &Bogues To understand the chemical T1 to T3
compounds of Portland cement. compounds present in
6. 2 1
cement
Hydration, Setting of cement, Structure To understand the hydration T1 to T3
7. 2 1
of hydrate cement of the cement
Test on physical properties To learn the physical T1 to T3
8. 2 1
properties
Different grades of cement Able to know the various T1 to T3
9. 3 1
grades of cement
10. 3 1 Able to know the various T1 to T3
Admixtures: Types of admixtures
11. 3 1 Types of admixtures
12. 3 1 Mineral and chemical admixtures. Learn the mineral and T1 to T3
13. 4 1 chemical admixtures.
14. 4 2 Classification of aggregate, Particle To learn the effect of T1 to T3
shape and texture, Bond, strength and aggregates on concrete
15. 4 2
other mechanical properties of aggregate
16. 4 2 Specific gravity, Bulk density, porosity, To understand the effect of T1 to T3
adsorption and moisture content of physical properties of
17. 5 2 aggregate, Bulking of sand, Deleterious cement on strength
substance in aggregate
18. 5 2 Soundness of aggregate, Alkali aggregate To learn the soundness of T1 to T3
19. 5 2 reaction, Thermal properties concrete
20. 5 2 Sieve analysis, Fineness modulus, To separate the sizes of T1 to T3
21. 6 2 Grading curves, Grading of fine and aggregates
22. 6 2 coarse Aggregates, Gap graded T1 to T3
23. 6 2 aggregate, Maximum aggregate size
24. 6 3 Introduction, Workability, Factors To understand Rheology T1 to T3
25. 7 3 affecting workability
26. 7 3 Measurement of workability by different Able to know the T1 to T3
27. 7 3 tests, Setting times of concrete workability of concrete
28. 7 3 Effect of time and temperature on To know the effect of time T1 to T3
29. 8 3 workability, Segregation and bleeding and temperature on strength
30. 8 3
31. 8 3 Mixing and vibration of concrete, Steps To know the steps in T1 to T3
32. 8 3 in manufacture of concrete, Quality of making concrete
33. 9 3 mixing water
34. 9 3
35. 9 4 Water / Cement ratio, Abram’s Law, Gel To know the water /cement T1 to T3
36. 9 4 space ratio and problems ratio
37. 10 4 Nature of strength of concrete, Maturity To understand the maturity T1 to T3
concept, Strength in tension and concept
38. 10 4
compression
39. 10 4 Factors affecting strength, Relation To understand the effect of T1 to T3
between compression and tensile curing on strength of the
40. 10 4
strength, Curing concrete
Introduction on HARDENED To understand what is T1 to T3
41. 11 4
CONCRETE hardened concrete
Compression tests, Tension tests Able to know various T1 to T3
42. 11 4
strength tests on concrete
Factors affecting strength, Flexure tests To learn the factors affect T1 to T3
43. 11 4
the strength of concrete
Splitting tests, Non-destructive testing To understand NDT T1 to T3
44. 11 4
methods, codal provisions for NDT
Modulus of elasticity, Dynamic modulus To understand the concept T1 to T3
45. 12 4 of elasticity, Poisson’s ratio of poisson’s ration and
elasicity
Creep of concrete, Factors influencing To understand the creep in T1 to T3
46. 12 4
creep, Relation between creep and time concrete
Nature of creep, Effects of creep To understand the creep in T1 to T3
47. 12 4
concrete
Shrinkage, types of shrinkage. To know the effect of T1 to T3
48. 12 4
shrinkage on concrete
49. 13 4 Problems on modulus of elasticity, To know the problems of T1 to T3
shrinkage, creep of concrete shrinkage and creep on
50. 13 4
concrete
Introduction on different mixes of To understand different T1 to T3
51. 13 5
concrete mixes of concrete
Factors in the choice of mix proportions, To understand durability of T1 to T3
52. 13 5
Durability of concrete concrete
53. 14 5 Quality Control of concrete, Statistical To learn quality control of T1 to T3
 methods concrete
Acceptance criteria, proportioning of To learn concrete mixes by T1 to T3
54. 14 5
concrete mixes by various methods various methods
BIS method of mix design To learn the BIS mix design T1 to T3
55. 14 5
method
Problems on different mix designs of Able to know the problems T1 to T3
56. 14 5 concrete. of different mix design of
concrete
Introduction to special concrete To understand what is T1 to T3
57. 15 5
special concrete
Light weight aggregates, Light weight To know the concept of T1 to T3
58. 15 5
aggregate concrete light weight concrete
Cellular concrete, No-fines concrete, Able to know the concept of T1 to T3
59. 15 5
High density concrete cellular concrete
Fibre reinforced concrete, Different types To understand various types T1 to T3
60. 15 5
of fibres, FRC
Applications, Polymer concrete, Types of To learn the applications of T1 to T3
61. 16 5
Polymer concrete, polymers in concrete
Applications, High performance To understand SCC T1 to T3
62. 16 5 concrete, Self consolidating concrete,
SIFCON
Factors affecting properties of F.R.C To understand various types T1 to T3
63. 16 5
FRC
Properties of polymer concrete To learn the applications of T1 to T3
64. 16 5
polymers in concrete

IX. MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
Program
Program Outcomes Specific
Course
Objectiv P P P P P P P P P PO PO PO PS Outcomes PS PS
es O1 O O O O5 O O O O 10 11 12 O1 O2 O3
2 3 4 6 7 8 9
I H S S S S
II H S H H H
III S S S S
IV S S H H H
V H S S S S H
VI H S H S H
X. QUESTION BANK: (JNTUH)
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS: (WITH BLOOMS PHRASES)
UNIT-I
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. What is the chemical composition of cement? Remember 1
2. List various types of cement. Remember 1
3. What is grade of cement? List any three grades of cement
Understand 1
with
4. Give step by step method of manufacture of cement by wet Understand 1
5. Distinguish between plasticizers and super plasticizers. Understand 2
6. Distinguish between natural and chemical admixtures. Understand 3
7. What is meant by hydration of cement? Understand 4
8. Which cement is preferred for construction in sea water? Understand 3
9. How does alkali aggregate reaction affect the concrete mix? Understand 2
10. Why does hydration of cement occur? Understand 4
11. At what temperature is slurry burnt in a rotary kiln? Understand 3

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. Explain the different types of cement in detail. Understand 2
2. Describe the setting time and soundness test of cement. Understand 2
3. Explain the bulking phenomenon of aggregates. Understand 1
4. Explain the procedure of determining ‘10 per cent fines
Understand 2
value’. What is gap graded aggregate?
5. Describe the hydration reaction of Bogue compounds
Understand 2
indicating the products of hydration.
6. How is compressive strength of cement determined? Remember 1
7. Write briefly about Retarders. Remember 1
8. Write short notes on Damp proofing agents Remember 3
9. Describe Dry process of cement manufacturing. Remember 2
10. Write short notes on Air entraining agents Remember 1
11. Describe Wet process of cement manufacturing. Remember 1
12. Explain different types of admixtures? Understand 1
13. Properties of mineral and chemical admixtures? Understand 2
UNIT-II
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. What is the common classification of aggregates? Understand 2
2. What are the properties of Aggregate? Remember 2
3. What are the Physical Quality requirements of aggregates? Remember 1
4. What is the maximum amount of dust which may be
Understand 2
permitted
5. On which factors the bulk density of aggregates does not Understand 1
6. How does alkali aggregate reaction affect concrete? Understand 3
7. If 20 kg of coarse aggregate is sieved through 80 mm, 40
mm,20 mm, 10 mm, 4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600
micron, 300 micron and 150 micron standard sieves and the Understand 4
weights retained are 0 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg, 6 kg, 4 kg respectively,
what is the fineness modulus of the aggregate?
8. If X, Y and Z are the fineness moduli of coarse, fine and
combined aggregates, what is the percentage (P) of fine Understand 4
aggregates to combined aggregates?

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. Describe the test done to determine aggregate abrasion value. Remember 3
2. Explain mechanical properties of aggregate? Remember 2
3. Explain Bond and Strength of the aggregate? Remember 2
4. Write short note of thermal properties of aggregate? Understand 1
5. What is grading of fine and coarse aggregate? Remember 2
6. What is the maximum amount of dust which may be
Understand 4
permitted in Aggregates?
7. On which factors the bulk density of aggregates does not
Understand 1
depend upon?
8. How does alkali aggregate reaction affect concrete?
Understand 1
9. If 20 kg of coarse aggregate is sieved through 80 mm, 40 mm,
20 mm, 10 mm, 4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron,
300 micron and 150 micron standard sieves and the weights Understand 2
retained are 0 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg, 6 kg, 4 kg respectively, what is
the fineness modulus of the aggregate?
10. If X, Y and Z are the fineness moduli of coarse, fine and
combined aggregates, what is the percentage (P) of fine Understand 1
aggregates to combined aggregates?
UNIT-III
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. What is meant by proportioning of concrete? Understand 1
2. Can sea water be used for making concrete? Explain. Understand 1
3. What is meant by curing of concrete? Understand 1
4. What is meant by controlled concrete? Understand 2
5. Define Workability. Remember 1
6. Mention the Properties of concrete at Early Ages. Remember 1
7. What are the Causes of bleeding and segregation? Understand 3
8. What are the Methods for Control of Bleeding? Understand 4
9. Define segregation of concrete. Remember 2
10. Define bleeding of concrete. Remember 2

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. What is meant by workability? Understand 2
2. Explain Flow test in detail. Remember 1
3. What are the various steps involved in concrete
Remember 1
manufacturing?
4. What is segregation describe briefly? Understand 3
5. What is bleeding and how can it be prevented? Understand 2
6. How does freeze-thaw damage occur? Understand 1
7. What is alkali-aggregate reaction? Explain. Understand 1
8. Define re-vibration briefly? Remember 1
9. How does water cement ratio affect the properties of
Understand 2
hardened concrete?
10. Which factors lead to strength in hardened concrete? Understand 2
UNIT-IV
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. Define Water/cement ratio. Remember 2
2. What is meant by gel-space ratio? Understand 3
3. Why is Elastic Modulii Important for Concrete? Understand 1
4. Define Shrinkage cracking Remember 3
5. Define Tension cracking Remember 3
6. Which factors lead to strength in hardened concrete? Understand 3
7. Write short notes on the following: Acid attack Understand 1
8. Write short notes on the following: Sulphate attack Understand 1
 9. What is the purpose of conducting non destructive tests? Understand 4
10. How does creep affect hardened concrete? Understand 1

LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. What is Abram’s law? How does it affect concrete? Understand 2
2. What is curing? What are the different methods of curing? Remember 1
3. Explain briefly about Tension test? Remember 1
4. Write a short note on Flexural test Remember 2
5. Explain nondestructive tests. Understand 1
6. Which factors lead to strength in hardened concrete? Understand 2
7. How does water cement ratio affect the properties of
Understand 2
hardened concrete?
8. How does gel space ratio affect the properties of hardened
Understand 1
concrete?
9. What is the purpose of conducting non destructive tests? Understand 3
10. How does creep affect hardened concrete? Understand 3

UNIT-V
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. Define Concrete Durability. Remember 1
2. Define concrete mix design. Remember 2
3. What are the factors influencing the selection of materials? Understand 1
4. What are the factors Influencing Consistency? Understand 1
5. What are the Factors affecting Strength of Hardened
Understand 2
concrete?
6. Define Aerated Concrete Remember 2
7. What is the general use of Shotcrete? Remember 2
8. What is meant by No fine concrete? Remember 1
9. What do you mean by Fibre Reinforced Concrete? Remember 2
10. Define ferro-cement. Remember 1
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Blooms
Course
S.No Question Taxonomy
Outcome
Level
1. Describe ACI method of mix design in detail. Understand 1
2. Describe Indian standard method of mix design in detail. Understand 1
3. Describe about the Sampling criteria? Understand 2
4. Describe quality control of concrete? Understand 1
5. Describe about Acceptance criteria? Understand 2
6. Describe the procedure of Shotcrete& Grouting. Understand 1
7. Explain the properties of polymer Impregnated Concrete. Understand 1
8. Explain the design aspects of aerated concrete. Understand 1
9. Explain the various methods of polymer concrete. Understand 2
10. Explain the properties of polymer Impregnated Concrete. Understand 1

XI. OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS: JNTUH

UNIT-I
1. For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is
A.setting time B. soundness C. tensile strength D. consistency E. all the above.
2. If 1500 g of water is required to have a cement paste 1875 g of normal consistency, the
percentage of water is,
A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D.35% E. 40%
3. Under normal conditions using an ordinary cement, the period of removal of the form work,
is
A. 7 days for beam soffits B. 14 days for bottom slabs of spans 4.6 m and more
C. 21 days for bottom beams over 6 m spans D. 2 days for vertical sides of columns
E. All the above.
4. Wp and Wf are the weights of a cylinder containing partially compacted and fully compacted
concrete. If the compaction factor Wp/Wf is 0.95, the workability of concrete is
A. extremely low B. very low C. low D. high E. none of these.
5. For given water content, workability decreases if the concrete aggregates contain an excess
of
A. thin particles B. flat particles C. elongated particles D. flaky paticles E. all the
above.
6. M10 grade of concrete approximates
A. 1 : 3 : 6 mix B. 1 : 1 : 2 mix C. 1 : 2 : 4 mix D. 1 : 1.5 : 3 mix E.
none of these.
7. For ensuring quality of concrete, use
A. single sized aggregates B. two sized aggregate C. graded aggregates D. coarse aggregates.
8. The mixture of different ingredients of cement, is burnt at
A. 1000°C B. 1200°C C. 1400°C D. 1600°C E. 1800°C
9. After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying
A. expands B. mix C. shrinks D. none of these.
10. The risk of segregation is more for
A. wetter mix B. larger proportion of maximum size aggregate
 C. coarser grading D. all the above.
UNIT-II
1. According to I.S. : 456, the number of grades of concrete mixes, is
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D.6 E. 7
2. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Gypsum in cement decreases the setting time
B. The first compound of cement which reacts with water, is C2S
C. Bulking of sand is less when its particles are fine D. All the above.
3. Permissible compressive strength of M 300 concrete grade is
A. 100 kg/cm2 B. 150 kg/cm2 C. 200 kg/cm2 D. 250 kg/cm2 E. 300 kg/cm2
4. The standard sand now a days used in India, is obtained from
A. Jaipur (Rajasthan) B. Jullundur (Punjab)
C. Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) D. Ennore (Madras) E. Cuttuck (Orissa).
5. The maximum amount of dust which may be permitted in aggregates is
A. 5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a coarse grading
B. 10% of the total aggregates for low workability with a fine grading
C. 20% of the total aggregates for a mix having high workability with fine grading
D. all the above.
6. Workability improved by adding
A. air-entraining agent B. foaming agent
C. oily-agent D. aluminium compound E. all the above.
7. The increased cohesiveness of concrete, makes it
A. less liable to segregation B. more liable to segregation C. more liable to bleeding
D. more liable for surface scaling in frosty weather E. none of these.
8. The commonly used material in the manufacture of cement is
A. sand stone B. slate C.lime stone D. graphite.
9. The property of fresh concrete, in which the water in the mix tend to rise to the surface while
placing and compacting is called
A. Segregation B. Bleeding C. Bulking D. Creep
10. Select the incorrect statement
A. Lean mixes bleed more as compared to rich ones.
B. Bleeding can be minimized by adding pozzolona finer aggregate
C. Bleeding can be increased by addition of calcium chloride D)None of the above
UNIT-III
1. An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than
A. 1/5th of mean dimension B. 2/5th of mean dimension
C. 3/5th of mean dimension D. 4/5th of mean dimension E. none of these.
2. The preliminary test is repeated if the difference of compressive strength of three test
specimens, exceeds
A. 5 kg/cm2 B. 8 kg/cm2 C. 10 kg/cm2 D. 12 kg/cm2 E. 15 kg/cm2
3. Pick up the correct proportions of chemical ingredients of cement
A. Lime : Silica : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
B. Silica : Lime : Alumina : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
C. Alumina : Silica : Lime : Iron oxide : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
D. Iron oxide : Alumina : Silica : Lime : 63 : 22 : 6 : 3
4. Transport of concrete by pumps, is done for a distance of
 A. 100 m B. 200 m C. 300 m D. 400 m E. none of these.
5. Slump test is done for
A. clay B. sand C. lime D. concrete
6. The high strength of rapid hardening cement at early stage, is due to its
A. finer grinding B. burning at high temperature
C. increased lime cement D. higher content of tricalcium.
7. Concrete mainly consists of
A. cement B. aggregates C. admixture D. water E. all the above.
8. Vicat’s apparatus is used for
A. fineness test B. consistency test
C. setting time test D. soundness test E. compressive strength test.
9. M 150 grade of concrete approximates
A. 1 : 3 : 6 mix B. 1 : 1 :2 mix C. 1 : 2 : 4 mix D. 1 : 1.5 : 3 mix E. none of
these.
10. Workability of concrete is measured by
A. Vicat apparatus test B. Slump test C. Minimum void method D. Talbot
Richard test.
UNIT-IV
1. Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with
A.Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate B. Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate
C. Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite D. All the above.
2. To obtain cement dry powder, lime stones and shales or their slurry, is burnt in a rotary kiln
at a temperature between
A. 1100° and 1200°C B. 1200° and 1300°C C. 1300° and 1400°C
D. 1400° and 1500°C E. 1500° and 1600°C
3. If X, Y and Z are the fineness modulli of coarse, fine and combined aggregates, the
percentage (P) of fine aggregates to combined aggregates, is

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.
4. The ratio of the length to breadth of a wooden float, is
A. 4.5 B. 5.5 C. 6.5 D. 7.5 E. 8.5
5. To ensure constant moisture content in aggregates
A. area of each aggregate pile should be large
B. height of each aggregate pile should not exceed 1.50 m
C. aggregate pile should be left for 24 hours before aggregates are used
D. conical heaps of aggregates should be avoided to prevent moisture variation
E. all the above.
6. Construction joints are generally provided in concrete
 A. roads B. retaining walls C. lining of canals D. lining of tunnels E. all the
above.
7. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. The weight of ingredients of concrete mix, is taken in kilograms
B. Water and aggregates are measured in litres
C. The finished concrete is measured in cubic metres
D. 20 bags of cement make one 16one E. All the above.
8. According to IS 456-1978, the modulus of elasticity of concrete Ec (in N/mm2) can be taken
as
A) Ec = 5700 B)Ec = 570 C) Ec = 5700fck
D)Ec= where fck N/mm2 = 700 is the characteristic strength
9. The strength of concrete after one year as compared to 28 days strength is about
A)10 to 15% more B)15 to 20% more C)20 to 25% more D)25 to 50% more
10. In order to obtain the best workability of concrete, the preferred shape of aggregate is
A)Rounded B)Elongated C)Angular D)All of the above
UNIT-V
1. Proper proportioning of concrete, ensures
A. desired strength and workability B. desired durability C. water tightness of the
structure
D. resistance to water E. all the above.
2. The bulk density of aggregates does not depend upon :
A. size and shape of aggregates B. specific gravity of aggregates
C. grading of aggregates D. size and shape of the container E. none of these.
3. Curing
A. reduces the shrinkage of concrete B. preserves the properties of concrete
C. prevents the loss of water by evaporation D. all of the above.
4. Construction joints are provided
A. where B.M. and S.F. are small B. where the member is supported by other member
C. at 18 m apart in huge structures D. in concrete wall at sill level of windows
E. all the above.
5. The following proportion of the ingredients of concrete mix, is not in conformation to
arbitrary method of proportioning
A. 1 : 1 : 2 B. 1 : 2 : 4 C. 1:3:6 D. 1 : 2 : 8 E. 1 : 4 : 10
6. If 20 kg of coarse aggregate is sieved through 80 mm, 40 mm, 20 mm, 10 mm, 4.75 mm,
2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 600 micron, 300 micron and 150 micron standard sieves and the weights
retained are 0 kg, 2 kg, 8 kg, 6 kg, 4 kg respectively, the fineness modulus of the aggregate,
is
A. 7.30 B. 7.35 C. 7.40 D.7.45 E.none of these.
7. Curing a concrete for long period ensures better
A. volume stability B. strength C. water resistance
D. water tightness and durability E. all the above.
8. For the construction of cement concrete floor, the maximum permissible size of aggregate, is
A. 4 mm B. 6 mm C. 8 mm D. 10 mm E. 12 mm
9. Modulus of rupture of concrete is a measure of
A)Flexural tensile strength B)Direct tensile strength C)Compressive strength D)Split tensile
strength
10. Fine grinding of cement
A) Affects only the early development of strength B)Affects only the ultimate strength
C) Both (A) and (B)
D)Does not affect the strength
XII. GATE QUESTIONS:
1. For quality control of Portland cement, the test essentially done is
A. setting time B. soundness C. tensile strength D. consistency E. all the above.
2. If 1500 g of water is required to have a cement paste 1875 g of normal consistency, the
percentage of water is,
A. 20% B. 25% C. 30% D.35% E. 40%
3. Under normal conditions using an ordinary cement, the period of removal of the form work,
is
A. 7 days for beam soffits B. 14 days for bottom slabs of spans 4.6 m and more
C. 21 days for bottom beams over 6 m spans
D. 2 days for vertical sides of columns E. a ll the above.
4. Wp and Wf are the weights of a cylinder containing partially compacted and fully compacted
concrete. If the compaction factor Wp/Wf is 0.95, the workability of concrete is
A. extremely low B. very low C. low D. high E.
none of these.
5. For given water content, workability decreases if the concrete aggregates contain an excess
of
A. thin particles B. flat particles
C. elongated particles D. flaky paticles E. all the above.
6. M10 grade of concrete approximates
A. 1 : 3 : 6 mix B. 1 : 1 : 2 mix C. 1 : 2 : 4 mix D. 1 : 1.5 : 3 mix`
E. none of these.
7. For ensuring quality of concrete, use
A. single sized aggregates B. two sized aggregate
C. graded aggregates D. coarse aggregates.
8. According to I.S. : 456, the number of grades of concrete mixes, is
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6 E. 7
9. The mixture of different ingredients of cement, is burnt at
A. 1000°C B. 1200°C C. 1400°C D. 1600°C E. 1800°C
10. Pick up the correct statement from the following:
A. Gypsum in cement decreases the setting time
B. The first compound of cement which reacts with water, is C2S
C. Bulking of sand is less when its particles are fine D. All the above.
11. The risk of segregation is more for
A. Wetter mix B. Larger proportion of maximum size aggregate
C. Coarser grading D. All the above.
12. After casting, an ordinary cement concrete on drying
A. expands B. mix C. shrinks D. none of these.
13. Hydration of cement is due to chemical action of water with
A.Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate B. Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate
C. Tricalcium aluminate and tricalcium alumino ferrite D. All the above.
14. To obtain cement dry powder, lime stones and shales or their slurry, is burnt in a rotary kiln
at a temperature between
A. 1100° and 1200°C B. 1200° and 1300°C
C. 1300° and 1400°C D. 1400° and 1500°C E. 1500° and 1600°C
15. Permissible compressive strength of M 300 concrete grade is
A. 100 kg/cm2 B. 150 kg/cm2 C. 200 kg/cm2 D. 250 kg/cm2 E. 300 kg/cm2
16. The standard sand now a days used in India, is obtained from
A. Jaipur (Rajasthan) B. Jullundur (Punjab) C. Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh)
D. Ennore (Madras) E. Cuttuck (Orissa).
17. The maximum amount of dust which may be permitted in aggregates is
A. 5% of the total aggregates for low workability with a coarse grading
B. 10% of the total aggregates for low workability with a fine grading
C. 20% of the total aggregates for a mix having high workability with fine grading
D. all the above.
18. Proper proportioning of concrete, ensures
A. desired strength and workability B. desired durability
C. water tightness of the structure D. resistance to water E. all the above.
19. The bulk density of aggregates does not depend upon :
A. size and shape of aggregates B. specific gravity of aggregates
C. grading of aggregates D. size and shape of the container E. none of these.
20. Curing
A. reduces the shrinkage of concrete B. preserves the properties of concrete
C. prevents the loss of water by evaporation D. all of the above.
21. While compacting the concrete by a mechanical vibrator, the slump should not exceed
A. 2.5 cm B. 5.0 cm C. 7.5 cm D. 10 cm E. 15 cm
22. Construction joints are provided
A. where B.M. and S.F. are small B. where the member is supported by other member
C. at 18 m apart in huge structures
D. in concrete wall at sill level of windows E. all the above.
23. An aggregate is said to be flaky if its least dimension is less than
A. 1/5th of mean dimension B. 2/5th of mean dimension
C. 3/5th of mean dimension D. 4/5th of mean dimension E. none of these.
24. The following proportion of the ingredients of concrete mix, is not in conformation to
arbitrary method of proportioning
A. 1 : 1 : 2 B. 1 : 2 : 4 C. 1:3:6 D. 1 : 2 : 8
E. 1 : 4 : 10
25. The increased cohesiveness of concrete, makes it
A. less liable to segregation B. more liable to segregation
C. more liable to bleeding D. more liable for surface scaling in frosty weather E. none of these.
26. The ratio of the length to breadth of a wooden float, is
A. 4.5 B. 5.5 C. 6.5 D. 7.5 E. 8.5
27. Workability improved by adding
A. air-entraining agent B. foaming agent
C. oily-agent D. aluminium compound E. all the above.
D. conical heaps of aggregates should be avoided to prevent moisture variation
 XIII. WEBSITES:
1. www.concretetech.com
2. www.cement.org/tech/
3. www.ict.concrete.org.uk/
4. www. innovativeconcrete.com/
5. www.advconcrete.com
6. www.concretetechnology-summit.com/
7. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Concrete_Institute
8. www.concreteshowindia.com/conference
9. www.indiancementreview.com/
XIV. EXPERT DETAILS:
1. Bhattacharjee B.
[Ph.D. (IIT Delhi)], Professor
E-mail: bishwa@civil.iitd.ac.in
Areas of Interest: Durability of Concrete, Rebar Corrosion, Cement Based Composites,
Construction Technology, Building Science.
2. Gupta Supratic
[Ph.D. (Nagoya Univ., Japan)], Assistant Professor
E-mail: supratic@civil.iitd.ac.in
Areas of Interest: Concrete Mechanics, Self-Compacting Concrete, Constitute Modelling,
Analytical and Experimental Research of RC and Prestressed Concrete Bridges, Bamboo
Concrete Composites.
3. Gupta, V.K
vkgsufce@iitr.ac.in
Area of Interests: Ferrocement Structures, Concrete Technology, High Strength and High
Performance Concrete,Tension Str, Ferrocement Structures, Concrete Technology, High
Strength and High Performance Concrete,Tension Str.
4. Manu Santhanam
Department: CE, Designation: Professor
email: manus@iitm.ac.in
Research Interests
 Special Concrete and Admixtures
 Durability
 Non-destructive Evaluation
 Cement Chemistry
5. Radhakrishna G Pillai
Department: CE, Designation: Assistant Professor
email: pillai@iitm.ac.in
Research Interests
 Corrosion in concrete structures
 Condition assessment and service life estimation
 Grouting of post-tensioned systems
 Repair and rehabilitation of concrete structures
 Time-variant structural reliability
6. Ramamurthy K
Department: CE, Designation: Professor
Phone: 4265
email: vivek@iitm.ac.in
Research Interests
 Foam concrete, Aerated Concrete, Lightweight aggregate concrete
 Sustainable Building Technology
 High Performance Masonry
XV. JOURNALS:
www.icjonline.com/
www.indianconcreteinstitute.org/concrete-technology.html
www.concrete.org/technical/ckc/journals.htm
web.iitd.ac.in/~bishwa/publication.html
www.indianjournals.com
0970-1141 Thesis Digest on civil Engineering 1987
0973-8061 International Engineering and Technology Journal of Civil 2007
and Structure
0975-5314 International journal of civil engineering 2009
0975-6744 Journal of information knowledge and research in civil 2009
engineering
0976-6308 International journal of civil engineering and technology 2010
2249-426X International Journal of Civil Engineering and Applications 2011
2249-8753 Recent Trends in Civil Engineering and Technology 2011
2277-5986 World Research Journal of Civil Engineering 2011
2277-7032 International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering 2012
2278-9987 International Journal of Civil Engineering (IJCE) 2012
2319-6009 International Journal of Structural and Civil Engineering 2012
Research
2320-723X International Journal of Advanced Research in Civil, 2013
Structural, Environmental and Infrastructure Engineering
and Developing
XVI. LIST OF TOPICS FOR STUDENT SEMINARS:
1. An Experimental Study On Mix Proportioning Of Self-Compacting Concrete By Different
Mix procedures
2. Behaviour Of Reinforced Fly Ash Concrete Under Flexure-An Experimental Investigation
3. Concrete Admixtures
4. Decorative concretes
5. Design And Estimation Of Ready Mix Concrete Plants
6. Design Of Economical Formworks And Scaffolding For Concrete Structures
7. Experimental Investigations On Replacement Of Sand By Graded Quarry Dust In Concrete
8. Experimental Investigations On Replacement Of Sand By Quarry Dust In Concrete
9. Experimental Study On Utilization Of Blast Furnace Slag In Concrete
10. Experimental Study On Utilization Of Silica Fume In Concrete

XVII. CASE STUDIES / SMALL PROJECTS:

1. Strength efficiency of metakaolin in concrete
2. Corrosion behaviour of blended cements in low and medium strength concretes
3. Mechanical properties of high volume fly ash self compacting concrete mixtures
4. Self compacting concrete with fly ash
5. Design of self compacting concretes with fly ash
6. Mechanical properties of high volume fly ash self compacting concretes
7. Steel fiber reinforced cement concrete
8. Working of ready mix concrete (RMC) plant
9. Importance of admixture in concrete
10. Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC)