CT1- Quiz 1 – 2023-M

Q1: Fill in the blank: (5 marks – 0.5 point each) g) When choosing the maximum aggregate size in
concrete mix, in no event should the maximum
a) Gypsum and Lime are --------
size exceed 1/5 of the narrowest dimension in the
o able to harden and gain strength in water
sizes of the forms, 1/3 of –Depth of Slab---, or 3/4
o Typical examples of hydraulic cement
of the –minimum clear spacing between
o only used in Iraq and Kuwait.
reinforcing bars-.
o type of aggregate.
h) A structural material is a material that ---------
o typical examples of nonhydraulic cement
o carries its self-weight and the load passing
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from other members.
o Contains concrete with high percentage of C3A
b) In order to ensure monosulfoaluminate is not
o Contain concrete with initial set less than 3 hrs
formed, ----------
o has a ductile failure mode.
o we have to add calcium oxide more than 3%
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while crushing the clinker.
o C3S has to be increased and C2S is reduced.
i) Air entraining admixtures can improve the --
o we have to add calcium sulfate more than 3%
durability ---of concrete
while crushing the clinker.
j) Cement Paste = --Cement + Water ----------
o we can add gypsum and lime stone more that
4% while crushing the clinker.
o We have to increase C3A and Reduce C4AF.
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c) The most effective way to increase the a) Write True or False:

cohesiveness of concrete is by ...... 1. The stiffness of thermoplastics is higher
o increasing the cement/aggregate ratio. than that of thermosets. False
o reducing the w/c ratio. 2. Rapid curing (RC) cutback is a mixture of
o adding more water, sand and cement to the asphalt and gasoline. True
mix 3. C3S and C2S occupy about 10% to 20% of
o increasing the sand/coarse aggregate ratio. ordinary Portland cement. False
o ensuring concrete compaction continues to 4. False
more than 15 min.
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d) Cement paste has three functions in concrete:

--Binding-------, ----Coating-----, and –Lubricating--.
b) List 3 methods that can be used to cure the
fresh concrete.
e) When heating Clay to a temperature around
Any three of the following:
600◦C, it will decompose to the following oxide ---
(a) Moisten the subgrade and forms
o CaO + CO2 + Fe2O3 + H2O + SO4
(b) Moisten the aggregate
o SiO2 + Al2O3 + Fe2O3 + H2O
(c) Erect windbreaks and sunshades
o SiO2 + Al2O3 + CaSO4 + H2O
(d) Cool the aggregate and mixing water
o O2 + CaCO2 + Fe2CO3 + CH2O
(e) Fog spray
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(f) Cover
(g) High temperature ( 70 80 ◦ C) steam curing
f) Expanded shale is a type of aggregate that can be
(h) Use shrinkage compensating concrete
used to -------
(i ) Curing Compounds
o make concrete a ductile material
c) What are the two commonly used organic
o make a heavyweight concrete.
binders? Polymer and Asphalt
o make cement resistant to freezing
o make a lightweight concrete.
d) List Four Limitation of Concrete
o make concrete water resistant
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 CT1- Quiz 1 – 2023-M
Quasi-brittle failure mode

➢Low tensile strength

➢Low toughness (ductility):

➢Low specific strength (strength/density ratio):

➢Formwork is needed:

➢Long curing time

➢Working with cracks

e) What is the reason for adding gypsum in the

last procedure of grinding the clinker to
produce Portland cement?

Gypsum added is to control fast setting caused by

3CaO·Al2O3 (C3A)