What do you mean by bulking? - Concrete Technology Quiz

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What do you mean by bulking?

Fine aggregate shows completely realistic volume

The state of setting someone or something apart from others

The volume increase of fine aggregate due to presence of moisture content in it

The moisture present in aggregate forms a film around each particle

Correct Answer : The volume increase of fine aggregate due to presence of moisture content in it

Explanation : The volume increase of fine aggregate due to presence of moisture content is known as bulking. Fine sand bulks more as compared to coarse sand.

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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.