What are Plasticizers? - Concrete Technology Quiz

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What are Plasticizers?

Which reduces water for workability

Which oxidizes water for workability

Which adds water for workability

Which decreases workability at the same water content

Correct Answer : Which reduces water for workability

Explanation : Organic compounds, or mixtures of organic and inorganic chemicals, that allow for a lower water content for given workability, or provide better workability for the same water content.

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Which of the following compound is used for fine polishing?

Nitric oxide

Iron oxide

Silicon carbide

Aluminum oxide

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Aluminum oxide

Explanation : Powder form of aluminum oxide is used for fine polishing process. It is surface treatment process.

Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits prescribed by __________

IS 456-2010

IS 456-2000

IS 465-2000

IS 513-1999

Correct Answer : Option (B) : IS 456-2000

Explanation : Option can be eliminated because there is no such code. Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits prescribed by IS 456:2000.

Air contents should be _________ % by volume.

1-2

2-3

3-4

4-5

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 3-4

Explanation : This type of cement was first of all developed in U.S.A. It is recommended that air contents should be 03-04 % by volume.