MCQs On Concrete Technology

CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY MCQs
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Concrete Repair
System”.
1. Air entrainment in concrete increases ____________
a) Strength
b) Workability
c) The effect of temp variations
d) The unit weight
2. In a dry environment, concrete strength will be loosed as much as ___________ % in moist environment.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
3. Concrete placed in cold weather will take ____________ time to gain strength.
a) No
b) Less
c) More
d) Equal to hot weather
4. After finishing concrete surface must be kept ___________

a) Dry
b) First dry it and then wet it
c) First wet it and then dry it
d) Wet
5. Dry intervals in surface wetting leads to ___________

a) Cracking
b) Fogging
c) High strength
d) Good workability
6. Which one is not chemical admixtures?

a) Accelerators
b) Retarders
c) Water-reducing agents
d) Silica fume
7. Damp proofing ____________ resist water well enough.

a) Does
b) Does not
c) Doesn’t effect
d) Depends on the temperature
8. Chemically active pore fillers ____________ the setting of concrete.

a) Retards
b) Decrease
c) Accelerates
d) No change
9. Chemically inactive pore fillers ____________ the workability.

a) Decrease
b) Increase
c) Don’t affect
d) Improve
10. “Water repelling materials like soda, potash soaps, etc make the concrete pervious”. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Water Cement Ratio

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Water-Cement
Ratio”.
1. Water cement ratio is ______
a) Volume of water to the volume of cement
b) Volume of water to the volume of concrete
c) Volume of concrete to the volume of cement
d) Volume of water to the volume of aggregates
2. A lower ratio leads to _____

a) High strength
b) Low strength
c) Low durability
d) Ease to work
3. For concrete exposed to a very aggressive environment the w/c should be lower than _________
a) 1
b) .5
c) .4
d) .8
4. What is the range of water in M10?

a) 34-36L
b) 29-32L
c) 26-30L
d) 21-27L

a) 34-36L
b) 29-32L
c) 26-30L
d) 21-27L

a) 34-36L
b) 29-32L
c) 26-30L
d) 21-27L

a) 34-36L
b) 29-32L
c) 26-30L
d) 21-27L
8. What is the approx. quantity of water in M5?

a) 60L
b) 45L
c) 34L
d) 85L

a) 60L
b) 45L
c) 34L
d) 85L

a) 60L
b) 45L
c) 34L
d) 85L
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Gel Space Ratio

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Gel Space Ratio”.
1. What is the gel/space ratio?
a) Volume of water to the volume of cement
b) Volume of the hydrated cement paste to the sum of volumes of the hydrated cement
c) Volume of the hydrated cement paste to the sum of volumes of the hydrated cement and of the capillary pores
d) Volume of gel to the volume of space present in concrete
2. Who has established the relation between the strength and gel/space ratio?
a) Abrams
b) Power
c) Brownyard
d) Power and Brownyard
3. Power showed that the strength of concrete bears a specific relationship with the gel/space ratio. He found the
relationship to be __________
a) 240x3
b) 140x3
c) 240x2
d) 140x2
4. What does 240 in power’s experiment stands for?

a) Gel space ratio
b) Water cement ratio
c) Intrinsic strength of gel
d) Extrinsic strength of gel
5. What does x3 in power’s experiment stands for?

a) Gel space ratio
6. What unit is present with the 240?

a) Pa
b) MPa
c) GPa
d) KPa
7. Gel/Space ratio = x = Volume of gel / Space available = 0.657 C / 0.319 C+ Wo. Here C stands for?
a) Weight of cement in kg
b) Weight of cement in g
c) Volume of gel
d) Volume of mixing water in ml
8. Gel/Space ratio = x = Volume of gel / Space available = 0.657 C / 0.319 C+ Wo. Here Wo stands for?
a) Weight of cement in kg
b) Weight of cement in g
c) Volume of gel
d) Volume of mixing water in ml
9. According to fig. what is the approx. value of strength of 50mm cube in MPa for gel-space ratio .6?
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
10. Referring to the graph below,what is the approx. value of strength of 50mm cube in MPa for gel-space ratio
.8?
a) 20
b) 40
c) 60
d) 80
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Maturity Concept of Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Maturity Concept
of Concrete”.
1. What is concrete maturity?
a) Concrete strength is directly related to age history
b) Concrete strength is indirectly related to age history
c) Concrete strength is directly related to age and its temperature history
d) Concrete strength is indirectly related to age and its temperature history
2. Maturity methods provide a ___________ simple approach for strength of concrete.

a) Relatively
b) Technically
c) Absolutely
d) Actually
3. The maturity method is a ___________ approach to predict the early age strength gain of concrete.
a) Difficult
b) Convenient
c) Inconvenient
d) There is no such method
4. It is a __________ method.
a) Destructive Testing
b) Nondestructive testing
c) Ring Tension Test
d) Compression Test
5. It __________ the quantity and ___________ cost of sampling and testing

a) Increases, Increases
b) Decreases, decreases
c) Increases, Decreases
d) Decreases, Increases
6. What does x3 in power’s experiment stands for?

a) Gel space ratio
7. A lower ratio leads to

a) High strength
b) Low strength
c) Low durability
d) Ease to work
8. The material used for UHPC provides compressive strengths up to

a) 17000 psi
b) 20000 psi
c) 25000 psi
d) 29000 psi
9. “Where the matrix is extremely dense, a weak aggregate may become the weak”. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
10. What is the compaction factor for medium degree of workability?

a) .78
b) .85
c) .92
d) .95
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – High Strength Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “High Strength
Concrete”.
1. What could be the possible answer among the following for compressive strength of high strength concrete?
a) 10MPa
b) 20MPa
c) 30MPa
d) 40MPa
2. What could be the possible answer among the following for water cement ratio for high strength concrete?
a) .5
b) .45
c) .4
d) .35
3. Due to low w/c ratio ___________

a) It doesn’t cause any problems
b) It causes problems
c) Workability is easy
d) Strength is more
4. Which type of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength?

a) All in one
b) Fine
c) Coarse
d) Flaky
5. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength is ________
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
6. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 100MPa compressive strength is __________
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
7. “In bridges, HSC is used”. Is it true or false?

a) True
b) False
8. Use of HSC in column __________

a) It increase the size of the column
b) It decrease the size of the column
c) Doesn’t affect
d) Decrease the strength
9. Use of HSC in column ___________

a) Decrease the no of steel required in the same column
b) Increase the no of steel required in the same column
c) Decrease the no of steel required in the different column
d) Increase the no of steel required in the different column
10. High strength concrete is defined purely on the basis __________

a) Compressive strength
b) Poor strength
c) Tensile strength
d) Good strength
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Ultra High Strength Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Ultra High
Strength Concrete”.
1. Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), also known as ______
a) Active powder concrete
b) NPC
c) Reactive powder concrete
d) High Strength concrete
2. The material used for UHPC provides compressive strengths up to __________

a) 17000 psi
b) 20000 psi
c) 25000 psi
d) 29000 psi
3. The material used for UHPC provides flexural strengths up to _________

a) 2000 psi
b) 5000 psi
c) 7000 psi
d) 10000 psi
4. Range of modulus of elasticity for UHPC ___________

a) 30-35 GPa
b) 35-40 GPa
c) 40-45 GPa
d) 45-50 GPa
5. What is the compressive strength for UHPC?

a) 10-20 MPa
b) 60-100 MPa
c) 100-150 MPa
d) >150 MPa
6. “Where the matrix is extremely dense, a weak aggregate may become the weak”. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
7. What is the percentage of water by weight in UHPC?

a) 28.5
b) 4.4
c) 1.2
d) 6.2
8. What is the percentage of PC by weight in UHPC?

a) 28.5
b) 4.4
c) 1.2
d) 6.2
9. What is the percentage of steel fibre by weight in UHPC?

a) 28.5
b) 4.4
c) 1.2
d) 6.2
10. What is the percentage of accelerator by weight in UHPC?

a) 28.5
b) 4.4
c) 1.2
d) 6.2
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Elastic Properties of Aggregates

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Elastic Properties
of Aggregates”.
1. Clay minerals are found in most _________
a) Igneous Environment
b) Sedimentary environment
c) Metamorphic environment
d) In all environment
2. Theoretical value for bulk modulus of clay __________

a) 20 and 50 GPa
b) 30 and 40 GPa
c) 100-150 GPa
d) 200 GPa
3. Young’s modulus for dickite is ___________

a) 5.2 GPa
b) 6.2 GPa
c) 7.2 GPa
d) 8.2 GPa
4. The grain density of the clay powders was measured using _______
a) Hydrostatic pressure
b) Cylindrical cavity
c) Pycnometer
d) Helium porosimeter
5. To avoid trapped air produced by clay flocculation, we used ___ in distilled water.
a) (NaPO3)6
b) Na4P2O7
c) Na5P3O 10
d) PO4
6. For the cold-pressed aggregate samples, porosity, bulk and grain densities were measured with __________
a) Hydrostatic pressure
b) Cylindrical cavity
c) Pycnometer
d) Helium porosimeter
7. IS 456 of 2000 gives the modulus of elasticity as _______

a) Ec = 5000 fck.5
b) Ec = 5000 fck2
c) Ec = 5000 fck3
d) Ec = 5000 fck1/3
8. What is elastic strains?

a) These are the instantaneous deformations that occur when an external stress is first applied
b) These deformations occur either on loss of moisture from the concrete on cooling of concrete
c) It is the time-dependent deformation that occurs on the prolonged application of stress
d) Any one or combinations of the above types of deformations in a hardened concrete leads to cracking
9. Static modulus of elasticity of concrete has been related to its ________

a) Tensile strength
b) Compressive strength
c) External strength
d) Applied force
10. If the value of fck is 100 then what will be the modulus of elasticity?
a) 5000
b) 500
c) 50000
d) 50
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Creep

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Creep”.
1. Creep is ____________
a) Time dependent
b) Time independent
c) Pressure dependent
d) Temperature dependent
2. If creep effect is considered at a given load, the modulus determined is referred to as ______
a) Short term modulus of elasticity
b) Elasticity
c) Long term modulus of elasticity
d) Creep effect
3. If θ is creep coefficient then what is Elong?

a) Eshort /(1+θ)
b) Eshort *(1+θ)
c) Eavg /(1+θ)
d) Eavg *(1+θ)
4. Concrete exhibits initial elastic strain which depends on __________

a) Magnitude of applied stress
b) Rate of applied stress
c) Magnitude and rate of applied stress
d) Elastic modulus
5. This strain increases over time due to _________

a) Creep
b) Elastic modulus
c) Short term modulus of elasticity
d) Long term modulus of elasticity
6. If the stress is removed, the specimen shows an instantaneous recovery strain ___ the elastic strain on
loading.
a) Higher than
b) Lower than
c) Equal to
d) Much greater than
7. According to Lamond and Pielert, it’s the ____ that exhibits creep upon application of load on a concrete
specimen.
a) Aggregates
b) Water
c) Cement paste
d) Admixtures
8. When concrete is loaded it experiences a large strain upon loading known as
a) Differential elastic strain
b) Instantaneous elastic strain
c) Differential inelastic strain
d) Instantaneous inelastic strain
9. Aggregate has therefore a direct effect on the long-term deformations of concrete because __________
a) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
b) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
c) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
d) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
10. Creep ___ as the age of application of load _____

a) Increase, increase
b) Increase, decrease
c) Decrease, decrease
d) Decrease, increase
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Creep

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Creep”.
1. Creep is ____________
a) Time dependent
b) Time independent
c) Pressure dependent
d) Temperature dependent
2. If creep effect is considered at a given load, the modulus determined is referred to as ______
a) Short term modulus of elasticity
b) Elasticity
c) Long term modulus of elasticity
d) Creep effect
3. If θ is creep coefficient then what is Elong?

a) Eshort /(1+θ)
b) Eshort *(1+θ)
c) Eavg /(1+θ)
d) Eavg *(1+θ)
4. Concrete exhibits initial elastic strain which depends on __________

a) Magnitude of applied stress
b) Rate of applied stress
c) Magnitude and rate of applied stress
d) Elastic modulus
5. This strain increases over time due to _________

a) Creep
b) Elastic modulus
c) Short term modulus of elasticity
d) Long term modulus of elasticity
6. If the stress is removed, the specimen shows an instantaneous recovery strain ___ the elastic strain on
loading.
a) Higher than
b) Lower than
c) Equal to
d) Much greater than
7. According to Lamond and Pielert, it’s the ____ that exhibits creep upon application of load on a concrete
specimen.
a) Aggregates
b) Water
c) Cement paste
d) Admixtures
8. When concrete is loaded it experiences a large strain upon loading known as

a) Differential elastic strain
b) Instantaneous elastic strain
c) Differential inelastic strain
d) Instantaneous inelastic strain
9. Aggregate has therefore a direct effect on the long-term deformations of concrete because __________
a) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
b) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively higher resistance to
deformation
c) High elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
d) Low elastic modulus aggregate will produce a stiffer concrete that will have relatively lower resistance to
deformation
10. Creep ___ as the age of application of load _____

b) Increase, decrease
c) Decrease, decrease
d) Decrease, increase
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Factors Affecting Creep and Elasticity
This set of Concrete Technology Assessment Questions and Answers focuses on “Factors Affecting Creep and
Elasticity”.
1. The __________ the aggregate, the ________ is the magnitude of creep.
a) Stronger, more
b) Weaker, more
c) Stronger, less
d) Weaker, less
2. The _________ the modulus of elasticity the _________ is the creep.

a) Higher, more
b) Lower, more
c) Higher, less
d) Lower, less
3. A ________ paste structure undergoes ________ creep.

a) Good, high
b) Poor, high
c) Good, average
d) Poor, low
4. Creep is _________ to the strength of concrete.

a) Equal
b) Similar
c) Directly proportional
d) Inversely proportional
5. The rate of creep rapidly ________ with time.

a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Doesn’t affect
6. Aggregates with moisture movement and _________ elastic modulus cause a _________ amount of creep.
a) High, higher
b) Low, lower
c) High, lower
d) Low, higher
7. The rate of creep generally _________ with the _________ of the size of aggregates.
b) Decrease, decease
c) Increase, decrease
d) 2.5, 12mm

d) Any one or combinations of the above types of deformations in a hardened concrete leads to cracking.
9. Static modulus of elasticity of concrete has been related to its

a) Tensile strength
b) Compressive strength
c) External strength
d) Applied force
10. Coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is ________ coefficient of thermal expansion in aggregates.
a) Directly proportional
b) Inversely proportional
c) Equal
d) More than
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Shrinkage

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Shrinkage”.
1. “Shrinkage is the reduction in the volume of a fresh hardened concrete exposed to ambient temp and
humidity”. Is this statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
2. How many types of shrinkages, caused due to loss of water?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
3. How many types of shrinkages, caused due to cooling and carbonation?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
4. Reduction in the volume due to shrinkage causes

a) Low volume
b) Volumetric strain
c) Volumetric stress
d) W/c ratio
5. Volumetric strain is equal to ___________ times the linear strain.
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
6. In practice, shrinkage is measured simply as a

a) Linear strain
b) Linear stress
c) Volumetric strain
d) Volumetric stress
7. “Shrinkage in concrete is caused mainly by loss of water by evaporation or by hydration of cement”. Is this
statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
8. “However, fall of temperature and carbonation may also cause the shrinkage”. Is this statement true or false?
a) True
b) False
9. From the below figure, what does A signify?
a) Drying shrinkage
b) Wetting shrinkage
c) Expansion on re wetting
d) Contraction
10. From the below figure, what does B signify?
a) Drying shrinkage
b) Wetting shrinkage
c) Expansion on re wetting
d) Contraction
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Factors Affecting Shrinkage

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Factors Affecting
Shrinkage”.
1. It is observed that 14-34% of the 20 years shrinkage occurs in ________
a) 2 weeks
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
2. It is observed that 40-80% of the 20 years shrinkage occurs in _____________

a) 2 weeks
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
3. It is observed that 66-85% of the 20 years shrinkage occurs in _____

a) 2 weeks
b) 3 months
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
4. “If the concrete is placed in 100% relative humidity for a length of time then there WON’T be any
shrinkage”. Is it true or false?
a) True
b) False
5. The magnitude of autogenous shrinkage is ________

a) .001
b) .0001
c) .01
d) .1
6. From the below figure, what is A here?
a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
7. From the below figure, what is B here?
a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
8. From the below figure, what is C here?
a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
9. Which aggregates have high shrinkage?

a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
10. Which aggregates have low shrinkage?

a) Grave
b) Sand stone
c) Quartz
d) Granite
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Types of Shrinkage

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Types of
Shrinkage”.
1. What is plastic shrinkage?
a) It is not a result of any change in the concrete production process. Rather, it is a result of certain
environmental conditions which occurs in the Central Missouri area
b) It is defined as the contracting of a hardened concrete mixture due to the loss of capillary water. This
shrinkage causes an increase in tensile
c) It is an important phenomenon in young concrete. At low w/c ratios, less than about 0.42, all the water is
rapidly drawn into the hydration process and the demand for more water creates very fine capillaries
d) It occurs when the concrete is exposed to air containing carbon dioxide
2. How many types of shrinkages, caused due to loss of water?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
3. How many types of shrinkages, caused due to cooling and carbonation?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
4. What is drying shrinkage?

environmental conditions which frequently occur in the Central Missouri area
5. What is autogenous shrinkage?

6. What is carbonation shrinkage?
7. ACI 305.R.91 specifies Evaporation rate __ kg/hr/m2 should be avoided to prevent plastic cracking.
a) <.5
b) =0.5
c) >.5
d) Not equal to .5
8. Carbonic Acid + Ca(OH)2 ⇨ X. What is the main compound in X?

a) CaCO2
b) CO2
c) CaCO3
d) H2O
9. If there is continuous supply of H2O to the concrete during hydration, concrete expands due to absorption of
water by the cement gel. Is it true or false?
a) True
b) False
10. Reduction in the volume due to shrinkage causes _____

a) Low volume
d) W/c ratio
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Strength and Durability Relationship

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Strength and
Durability Relationship”.
1. Durability of concrete is proportional to _________
a) Sand content
c) Aggregate ratio
d) Cement aggregate ratio
2. Strength of concrete show an increase with _________

a) Decrease in rate of loading
c) Increase in rate of loading
c) Unaffected by rate of loading
d) Depends on application of load
3. Strength of concrete is ___________
4. As per & 5456:200 Young’s modulus of concrete is _______________

a) 1000 fck
b) 5000 fck2
c) 5700 fck
d) 150 fck
5. Strength of concrete is proportional to ______________

a) Sand content
c) Aggregate ratio
d) Cement water ratio
6. Strength of concrete increase with _____________

a) Increase with w/c ratio
b) Decrease with w/c ratio
c) Decrease in size of aggregates
d) Decrease in curing time
7. Strength of concrete increase with _________

a) Increase with w/c ratio
b) Increase in fineness of cement
c) Decrease in size of aggregates
d) Decrease in curing time
8. Approximate ratio of the strength of the cement conc of 7 days to that of 28 days (2/3)
a) .75
b) .85
c) 1
d) 1.15
9. Approximate ratio of strength of the 30 cm cube to that of 15 cm cube is _____________

a) 1.1
b) 1
c) .9
d) .75
10. Approximate ratio of direct tensile strength to flexural strength is ____________

a) .25
b) .33
c) .5
d) .05
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Permeability

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Permeability”.
1. The addition of a pozzolanic admixture such as fly ash reduces the
a) C3S
b) C3A
c) C2S
d) C4AF
2. Lowering of ____________ might also help, since this would reduce the amount of CH that forms.
a) C3S
b) C3A
c) C2S
d) C4AF
3. When the ____________ content is low, most ettringite will be formed in the plastic state.
a) C3SS
b) C3AA
c) C2S
d) C4AF
4. The philosophy of prescribing low ____________ cement to improve resistance to sulphate attack.
a) C3S
b) C3A
c) C2S
d) C4AF
5. The quality of concrete, specifically a ____________ permeability, is the best protection against sulphate
attack.
a) High
b) Medium
c) Low
d) Very low
6. For concrete exposed to a very aggressive environment the w/c should be lower than
a) 1
b) .5
c) .4
d) .8
7. The quality of concrete, specifically a ____________ w/c ratio, is the best protection against sulphate attack.
a) High
b) Medium
c) Low
d) Very low
8. The quality of concrete, specifically a ____________ cement content, is the best protection against sulphate
attack.
a) High
b) Medium
c) Low
d) Very low
9. Concentration of water-soluble sulphates in water ___________ ppm for mild exposure.

a) <150
b) 150-1500
c) 150-10000
d) >10000
10. Concentration of water-soluble sulphates in water ___________ ppm for severe exposure.
a)<150
b) 150-1500
c) 150-10000
d) >10000
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Mass Concrete and Chemical Action – Sulphate Attack
This set of Concrete Technology online quiz focuses on “Mass Concrete and Chemical Action – Sulphate
Attack”.
1. The breaking up of cohesion in a mass of concrete is called ________
a) Workability
b) Segregation
c) Bleeding
d) Creep
2. The separation of water or water-cement mixture from the freshly mixed concrete is known as bleeding.
a) True
b) False
3. The continuous strain, which the concrete undergoes due to application of external loads, is called
__________
a) Workability
b) Segregation
c) Bleeding
d) Creep
4. Harshness in concrete is due to the excess of _____________

a) Water
b) Finer particles
c) Middle sized particle
d) Coarser particle
5. In order to avoid segregation, the concrete should not be thrown from a height.
a) True
b) False
6. Reinforced cement concrete is equally strong in taking __________

a) Tensile and compressive stresses
b) Compressive and shear stresses
c) Tensile, compressive and shear stresses
d) Tensile and shear stresses
7. Plain cement concrete is strong in taking ___________

a) Tensile stress
b) Compressive stress
c) Shear stress
d) Tensile, compressive and shear stresses
8. How many types of sulphates attack occur in concrete?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
9. What is internal sulphates attack?

a) Sulphate are more usually are a result of high-sulphate soils
b) Sulphate are more usually are a result of ground water
c) Industrial waste water
d) Hydraulic cements
10. What is internal sulphates attack?

a) Presence of natural gypsum in the aggregates
b) Soil may contain excess of gypsum
c) Sulphate are more usually are a result of ground water
d) Industrial waste water
11. What is external sulphates attack?

a) Industrial waste water
b) Presence of natural gypsum in the aggregates
c) Hydraulic cements
d) Portland cement might be over-sulphated
12. Fly ash affects the sulphate attack. True or False?

a) True
b) False
13. Low w/c ratio helps to control suphate attack. True or False?
a) True
b) False
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Compression Test

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Compression
Test”.
1. Tensile test can be performed on _____________
a) Impact testing machine
b) Universal testing machine
c) Rockwell tester
d) Brinell tester
2 Which machine records the change in length of specimen?

a) Impact testing machine
b) Universal testing machine
c) Rockwell tester
d) Brinell tester
3. The ability of the material to resist stress without failure is called ________________
a) Strength
b) Hardness
c) Stiffness
d) Toughness
4. In universal testing machine, for a circular section specimen, the gauge length is taken to be ______________
a) 3.65 √A
b) 4.65 √A
c) 5.65 √A
d) 6.65 √A where A is the area of cross section of the specimen
5. “The shape of specimen used in compression test is Cube and cylinder”.

a) True
b) False
6. During compression test of cast iron, the failure occurs i.e. the crack appears along the _____________
a) Diagonal
b) Surface parallel to load applied
c) Surface perpendicular to load applied
d) Lateral
7. The property of a material that resists penetration or indentation by means of abrasion or scratching is known
as ___________
a) Strength
b) Hardness
c) Stiffness
d) Toughness
8. The indenter used in Brinell hardness test is a ____________

a) Ball
b) Cone
c) Cylinder
d) Pyramid
9. For hardness test of copper in Brinell hardness tester, the diameter of ball is ___________
a) 7mm
b) 1mm
c) 5mm
d) 3mm
10. In charpy test specimen, the angle of v-notch section is ____________

a) 30 degrees
b) 45 degrees
c) 60 degrees
d) 90 degrees
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Curing of Hardened Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Problems focuses on “Curing of Hardened Concrete”.
1. The slump would not exceed 50 mm when compacting concrete with vibrators.
a) True
b) False
2. When vibrators are used for compaction, the consistency of concrete depends upon the ___________
a) Type of mix
b) Efficiency of vibrator
c) Placing conditions
d) Type of mix, efficiency of vibrator, pacing conditions
3. Which of the following statement is correct while compacting concrete with vibrators?
a) The vibrator should be inserted horizontally
b) The vibrator should not be immersed through a full depth of freshly laid concrete
c) The vibrator should not touch the form surface
d) The vibrator should touch the form surface
4. The levelling operation that removes humps and hollows and give a true, uniform concrete surface is called
____________
a) Screeding
b) Floating
c) Troweling
d) Compacting
5. The final operation of finishing the concrete surface is called _____________

a) Screeding
b) Floating
c) Troweling
d) Compacting
6. The process of removing the irregularities from the surface of concrete left after screeding is called floating.
a) True
b) False
7. The process of hardening the concrete mixes by keeping its surface moist for a certain period is called
____________
a) Curing
b) Floating
c) Troweling
d) Compacting
8. After the curing of 28 days, the concrete gains strength upto _____________
a) 40%
b) 60%
c) 80%
d) 100%
9. The construction joints in cement concrete ___________

a) Should be located where bending moment is large
b) Should be located where shear force is large
c) Should not be provided at the corners
d) Should be spaced at a distance of 3 m apart in case of huge structures
10. For compacting large sections of mass concrete in structures, the type of vibrator used is
________________
a) Internal vibrator
b) External vibrator
c) Screed vibrator
d) Internal and Screed vibrator
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Flexural Strength of Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Flexural Strength
of Concrete”.
1. What is flexural strength?
a) The stress value obtained when the peak load value is used in the equation of modulus of rupture
b) The stress value representing the average flexural strength in the post peak region up to a specified deflection
of L/n obtained when Pe,n is used in the equation of modulus of rupture
c) The load value representing the average load-carrying capacity in the post peak region up to a specified
deflection of L/n
d) Value of the mean equivalent flexural strength normalized with respect to mean flexural strength
2. What is equivalent flexural load?

deflection of L/n
3. What is equivalent flexural strength?

deflection of L/n
4. What is equivalent flexural strength ratio?

deflection of L/n
5. Calipers, capable of reading the dimensions of test specimens to an accuracy of ____________

a) 1mm
b) .1mm
c) 10mm
d) .5mm
6. Rule (ruler/scale), capable of reading the dimensions of test specimens to an accuracy of ________
a) 1mm
b) .1mm
c) 10mm
d) .5mm
7. Load measuring device shall be capable of measuring loads to an accuracy of ___________

a) 1N
b) 10N
c) 1KN
d) 10KN
8. The tolerances on the cross-section of the test specimens shall be within ± ____________
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 3%
d) 5%
9. The flexural strength (or modulus of rupture) is obtained for the first peak load, Pmax as:_______________
a) Pmax * L/bd 2
b) Pmax /Ld2
c) Pmax * L/bd
d) Pmax /L/bd2
10. A data acquisition system capable of digitally recording and storing load and deflection data at least
___________
a) 1 times per sec
b) 5 times per sec
c) 10 times per sec
d) 15 times per sec
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Ring Tension Test

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Ring Tension
Test”.
1. Ring test is the determination for ___________
a) Compressive strength
b) Tensile strength
c) Both Compressive and tensile strength
d) Flexural strength
2. Ring test is not the determination for ______________

a) Breaking Force
b) Tensile strength
c) Ultimate Elongation
d) Compressive strength
3. Most small and common ___ load capacity machines will work for the loads of the materials tested to this
specification.
a) 1N
b) 1KN
c) 10N
d) 10KN
4. Begin the test by separating the grips at a speed of _______________

a) 20 mm per minute
b) 20 inches per sec
c) 20 inches per minute
d) 20 cm per minute
5. At least 30 __ of crosshead travel or more for high elongation materials.

a) cm
b) inches
c) mm
d) m
6. Ring tensile strength is __________

a) Proportional to time
b) Inversely proportional to time
c) Inversely proportional to hydrostatic pressure
d) Inversely proportional to average diameter of ring
7. The tensile properties of a low-pressure plasma-deposited nickel-base superalloy from ____________

a) 25 to 100° C
b) 250 to 1010° C
c) 25 to 1010° C
d) 100 to 250° C
8. ASTM D1414 (D 1414) covers multiple properties of _____________

a) T ring
b) O ring
c) C ring
d) U ring
9. Load measuring device shall be capable of measuring loads to an accuracy of ___________

a) 1N
b) 10N
c) 1KN
d) 10KN
10. The tolerances on the cross-section of the test specimens shall be within ± ___________
a) 1%
b) 2%
c) 3%
d) 5%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Destructive and Non-Destructive Tests

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Destructive and
Non-Destructive Tests”
1. Which among the following is not a type of Non-destructive testing?
a) Compression test
b) Visual testing
c) Ultrasonic testing
d) Eddy current testing
2. Identify the type of destructive testing ______________

a) Radiographic test
b) Dye penetrant test
c) Creep test
d) Visual testing
3. Which among the following is the last step in magnetic particle test method?
a) Observation and inspection
b) Circular magnetization
c) Demagnetization
d) Magnetization
4. Which of the following statements is/are true for ultrasonic test?

a) Equipment used for ultrasonic testing is portable
b) Complicated shapes can be easily scanned
c) Waves generated are health hazardous
d) Waves generated are health hazardous and complicated shapes can be easily scanned
5. During radiography test, which region absorbs less radiation and transmits more?
a) Low and high density regions absorb and transmit same amount of radiation
b) High density region
c) Low density region
d) Low and high density regions adsorb
6. Which test is used to determine dimensions of any object?

a) Ultrasonic test
b) Torsion test
c) Eddy current test
d) Compression test
7. In which type of test the capillary action principle is used?

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
c) Dye penetrant test
d) Torsion test
8. Which test can be performed without skilled labour?

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test
9. What is nondestructive test?

a) Nondestructive tests are applications for detecting flaws in materials without impairing their usefulness
b) Nondestructive tests are applications for detecting flaws that impair the use of the materials such as pressure
testing
c) Nondestructive tests are applications for detecting flaws in materials with impairing their usefulness
d) Nondestructive tests are applications for detecting flaws that do not impair the use of the materials such as
pressure testing
10. What is destructive test?

a) Destructive tests are applications for detecting flaws in materials without impairing their usefulness
b) Destructive tests are applications for detecting flaws that impair the use of the materials such as pressure
testing
c) Destructive tests are applications for detecting flaws in materials with impairing their usefulness
d) Destructive tests are applications for detecting flaws that do not impair the use of the materials such as
pressure testing
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Pulse Velocity Test

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Pulse Velocity
Test”.
1. An ultrasonic pulse velocity test is an _____________
a) Ex-situ, nondestructive test
b) In-situ, nondestructive test
c) Ex-situ, destructive test
d) In-situ, destructive test
2. In this test, the strength and quality of concrete or rock is assessed by measuring the ___ of an ultrasonic
pulse.
a) Length
b) Velocity
c) Weight
d) Surface Tension
3. Higher velocities indicate __________

a) Good quality and continuity of the material
b) Bad quality and continuity of the material
c) Concrete with many cracks
d) Concrete with many voids
4. Slower velocities may indicate ___________

a) Good quality and continuity of the material
b) Good quality and discontinuity of the material
c) Bad quality and continuity of the material
d) Concrete with many voids
5. Mechanical pulse having an oscillation frequency in range of `_____________

a) 30 kHz to 40 kHz
b) 40 kHz to 50 kHz
c) 50 kHz to 60 kHz
d) 60 kHz to 70 kHz
6. The number of cylces per second is the definition of ____________

a) Wave speed
b) Frequency
c) Hertz
d) Velocity
7. A discontinuity that occurs during the casting of molten metal which may be caused by the splashing,
surging, interrupted pouring is
___________
a) Burst
b) Cold shut
c) Flaking
d) Blow hole
8. When the motion of the particles of a medium are at right angles to the direction of wave motion, the wave
being transmitted is called a ___________
a) Longitudinal wave
b) Shear wave
c) Surface wave
d) Lamb wave
9. A second name for compression wave is __________

a) Longitudinal wave
b) Shear wave
c) Surface wave
d) Lamb wave
10. The interference field near the face of a transducer is often referred to as the ______________
a) Fresnel zone
b) Acoustic impedance
c) Exponential field
d) Phasing zone
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Applications of Types of Cement

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Applications of
Types of Cement”.
1. Which cement is used in sewage and water treatment plants?
a) Rapid Hardening Cement
b) Low Heat Cement
c) Sulphate Resisting Cement
d) Quick Setting Cement
2. Which cement is used for mainly building construction where strength required with age?
b) Low Heat Cement
c) Portland Pozzolana Cement
3. Which cement is used for artificial marble?

b) Sulphate Resisting Cement
c) Coloured Cement
4. Which cement is used to create bond with old concrete surface?

b) Expansive Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
5. Which cement is used to stored for longer duration in wet climatic conditions?
a) Expansive Cement
b) Ordinary Portland Cement
c) Hydrophobic Cement
6. Which cement used in frost resistance concrete?

a) OPC
b) PPC
c) AEC
d) QSC
7. Which cement is used for the construction of water-retaining structure like tanks, reservoirs, retaining walls,
swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc?
a) Waterproof Portland Cement
b) Colored Cement
c) High Alumina Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
8. ____ cement is used for formwork that can be removed earlier and reused in other areas which save the cost
of formwork.
b) Colored Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
9. Which cement is mainly used for interior and exterior decorative works?
b) Colored Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
10. Which cement is used for works economic where considerations is predominant?
Reservoirs, retaining walls, swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc.?
b) Colored Cement
d) Blast Furnace Slag Cement
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Concept of Concrete Mix Design

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Concept of
Concrete Mix Design”.
1. The _________ compressive strength required from structural consideration.
a) Nominal
b) Minimum
c) Maximum
d) No
2. The adequate workability necessary for _________ compaction with the compacting equipment available.
a) Half
b) Quarter
c) Full
d) Double
3. __________ water-cement ratio content to give adequate durability for the particular site conditions.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
4. _________ cement content to avoid shrinkage cracking due to temperature cycle in mass concrete.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
5. __________ has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15.
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000
6. What is the approx. mix proportion for M10?

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2
10. Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits
prescribed by __________
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – American Concrete Method of Mix Design
This set of Concrete Technology online test focuses on “American Concrete Method of Mix Design”.
1. Depending on the degree of workability and placing condition determine the ___________
a) Slump value
b) The maximum size of aggregate
c) The amount of mixing water
d) The minimum water-cement ratio
2. Depending on the economical availability and dimensions of the structure determine the _____________
a) Slump value
3. For the given slump and maximum size of coarse aggregate determine the ______________
a) Slump value
4. Determine the _______ either from strength considerations or from durability considerations.
a) Slump value
5. Determine the amount of cement per unit volume of concrete from ______________
a) Slump value
d) The maximum size of aggregate and the amount of mixing water
6. This cement content should ________ the cement content required based on durability criteria.
a) Be more than
b) Be equal to
c) Be less than
d) Not be less than
7. The lower the w/c ratio, ________ the strength of concrete

a) Higher
b) Lower
c) Poor
d) Moderate
8. The aim of the designer should always be to get concrete mixtures of optimum strength at __ cement content
and ________ workability.
a) Maximum, Nonacceptable
b) Minimum, Nonacceptable
c) Maximum, acceptable
d) Minimum, acceptable
9. Maximum size of aggregates should not be larger than ___________

a) 1/5 the minimum dimension of structural members
b) 1/4 the minimum dimension of structural members
c) 1/3 the minimum dimension of structural members
d) 1/6 the minimum dimension of structural members
10. Maximum size of aggregates should not be larger than _______________

a) 1/3 the thickness of a slab
b) 1/2 the thickness of a slab
c) 1/1 the thickness of a slab
d) 1/4 the thickness of a slab
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Road Method of Mix Design

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Road Method of
Mix Design”.
1. According to IRC:15-2011, Characteristic Flexural Strength at 28 days
a) 4 N/mm2
b) 4.5 N/mm2
c) 5 N/mm2
d) 3.5 N/mm2
2. According to IRC:15-2011, _______% Fly ash is required to be replaced with the total cementitious
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
4. According to IRC:15-2002, Maximum nominal size of aggregates is ________

a) 20 mm crushed aggregates
b) 31.5 mm crushed aggregates
c) 25 mm crushed aggregates
d) 30.5 mm crushed aggregates
5. According to IRC:15-2011, Maximum nominal size of aggregates

6. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for OPC
shall _____________
a) Shall not be less than 360 kg/ m3
b) Shall not be less than 425 kg/ m3
c) Shall not be less than 340 kg/ m3
d) Shall not be less than 500 kg/m3
7. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for PPC
shall _________
+ fly ash mix OPC shall ____________
9. According to IRC:15-2011, maximum free W/C ratio for OPC is ________________

a) .45
b) .4
c) .5
d) .55
10. According to IRC:15-2011, maximum free W/C ratio for PPC is _________
a) .45
b) .4
c) .5
d) .55
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Road Method of Mix Design

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Road Method of
Mix Design”.
1. According to IRC:15-2011, Characteristic Flexural Strength at 28 days
a) 4 N/mm2
b) 4.5 N/mm2
c) 5 N/mm2
d) 3.5 N/mm2
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
materials.
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
4. According to IRC:15-2002, Maximum nominal size of aggregates is ________

5. According to IRC:15-2011, Maximum nominal size of aggregates

shall _____________
7. According to IRC:15-2011, Minimum cement content for 4.5 N/mm2 characteristic flexural strength for PPC
shall _________
+ fly ash mix OPC shall ____________
9. According to IRC:15-2011, maximum free W/C ratio for OPC is ________________

a) .45
b) .4
c) .5
d) .55
10. According to IRC:15-2011, maximum free W/C ratio for PPC is _________
a) .45
b) .4
c) .5
d) .55
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – IS for Concrete Mix Design

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “IS for Concrete
Mix Design”.
1. IS code for Specification for ordinary Portland cement, 33 grade?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
2. IS code for Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for concrete?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
3. IS code for Specification for Portland slag cement?

a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
4. IS Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
5. IS 457:1957 is for _____

a) Code of practice for general construction of plain and reinforced concrete for dams and other massive
structures
b) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement flyash based
c) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement calcined clay based
d) Methods of test for pozzolanic materials
6. IS 1489(Part 1):1991 is for ___________

structures
b) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement Part 1 Flyash based
c) Specification for Portland-pozzolana cement: Part 2 Calcined clay based
7. IS 1489(Part 2):1991 is for ______________

structures
8. IS 1727:1967 is for ____________

structures
b) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement Part 1 Fly ash based
9. IS 650:1991 is for _____________
a) Specification for standard sand for testing of cement
b) Methods of samplingand analysis of concrete
c) Specification for pozzolana cement
d) Methods of test for pozzolanicmaterials
10. IS 1199:1959 is for __________

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Sampling

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Sampling”.
1. ”Portland cement is composed of four major oxides (CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3 ≥90%)”. Is this statement true
or false.
a) True
b) False
2. What is the approx amount of lime is present in cement?

a) 60-67%
b) 70%
c) 75%
d) 60%
3. What is the approx amount of silica is present in cement?

a) 17-25%
b) 3-8%
c) 60-67%
d) .1-4%
4. What is the amount of Na2O & K2O in P.C. ?

a) =.6%
b) >>6%
c) <6%
d) 0
5. Insoluble Residue mainly comes from which compound?

a) Lime
b) Soda
c) Silica
d) Alumina
6. Loss on Ignition (L.O.I.) is the loss in weight of cement after being heated to ___
a) 1000°C
b) 100°C
c) 500°C
d) 1500°C
7. “C4AF is not a true compound.” Is this statement true or false?

a) True
b) False
8. On cooling below 1250oC, C3S decomposes __

a) Fast
b) Slowly
c) Never
d) Depends on the conditions
9. If the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, then the bulking of sand is increased by __
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
10. When sand is fully dry then it’s volume is _____

a) Equal
b) Less
c) More
d) Can’t say
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Sampling

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Sampling”.
1. ”Portland cement is composed of four major oxides (CaO, SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3 ≥90%)”. Is this statement true
or false.
a) True
b) False
2. What is the approx amount of lime is present in cement?

a) 60-67%
b) 70%
c) 75%
d) 60%
3. What is the approx amount of silica is present in cement?

a) 17-25%
b) 3-8%
c) 60-67%
d) .1-4%
4. What is the amount of Na2O & K2O in P.C. ?

a) =.6%
b) >>6%
c) <6%
d) 0
5. Insoluble Residue mainly comes from which compound?

a) Lime
b) Soda
c) Silica
d) Alumina
6. Loss on Ignition (L.O.I.) is the loss in weight of cement after being heated to ___
a) 1000°C
b) 100°C
c) 500°C
d) 1500°C
7. “C4AF is not a true compound.” Is this statement true or false?

a) True
b) False
8. On cooling below 1250oC, C3S decomposes __

a) Fast
b) Slowly
c) Never
9. If the moisture content of 5 to 10% by weight, then the bulking of sand is increased by __
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
10. When sand is fully dry then it’s volume is _____

a) Equal
b) Less
c) More
d) Can’t say
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Impaction

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Impaction”.
1. When the cement paste is tested within the gauging time. Here what is the value of gauging time?
a) 3 to 5 minutes
b) 3 to 5 hours
c) 24 minutes
d) 24 hours
2. A maximum value of ___ percent is allowed for WBM base course in Indian conditions.
a) 25
b) 35
c) 40
d) 50
3. Which machine is preferred for abrasion test?

a) Vicat’s mould
b) Los Angeles
c) Flakiness Gauge
d) Elongation Gauge
4. The mineral oil if present in mixing for concrete ______________

a) Improves strength
b) Reduces strength
c) Gives more slump
d) Gives a smooth surface
5. With regard to the curing water, identify the incorrect statement.

a) Curing water shouldn’t produce objectionable stains on the surface
b) The presence of tannic acid and iron compounds is objectionable
c) Iron and organic matter are responsible for staining
d) Water is suitable for mixing is also suitable for curing
6. To neutralize 200 ml of sample should not require more than 10 ml of __ normal HCI using methyl orange.
a) 1
b) .1
c) 10
d) .01
7. Aggregates to be used for wearing course, the impact value shouldn’t exceed __ percent.
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 25
8. What is the range of water absorption of aggregates used in road?

a) 2.5-2.9
b) .1-2
c) .1-2.5
d) 2-2.9
9. The loss in weight should not exceed __ % when tested with Na2SO4 and __ % with MgSO4 solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
10. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate
impact value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Testing

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Testing”.
1. In universal testing machine, for a circular section specimen, the gauge length is taken to be _____________
a) 3.65 √A
b) 4.65 √A
c) 5.65 √A
d) 6.65 √A where A is the area of cross section of the specimen
2. During compression test of cast iron, the failure occurs i.e. the crack appears along the _________
a) Diagonal
b) Surface parallel to load applied
c) Surface perpendicular to load applied
d) Lateral
3. The indenter used in Brinell hardness test is a ________________

a) Ball
b) Cone
c) Cylinder
d) Pyramid
4. In charpy test specimen, the angle of v-notch section is ___________

a) 30 degrees
b) 45 degrees
c) 60 degrees
d) 90 degrees

a) Ultrasonic test
b) Torsion test
d) Compression test

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test

testing
pressure testing

testing
pressure testing
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Flaws in Concrete and Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Flaws in Concrete and
Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete”.
a) Vicat’s mould
b) Los Angeles
c) Flakiness Gauge
d) Elongation Gauge
a) 25
b) 35
c) 40
d) 50
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 25

a) 2.5-2.9
b) .1-2
c) .1-2.5
d) 2-2.9
5. The loss in weight should not exceed __ percent when tested with sodium sulphate and __ percent with
magnesium sulphate solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
6. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate impact
value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
7. What C31 test under Standard ASTM test method?

a) Test Method for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
b) Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Specimen
c) Test Method for Unit Weight, Yield, and Air Content (Gravimetric) of Concrete
d) Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete



a) Test Method for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
b) Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Volumetric Method
c) Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
d) Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Portland-Cement Concrete

13. What C 231 test under Standard ASTM test method?


Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Flaws in Concrete and Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers focuses on “Flaws in Concrete and
Remedial Measures, Quality of Concrete”.
a) Vicat’s mould
b) Los Angeles
c) Flakiness Gauge
d) Elongation Gauge
a) 25
b) 35
c) 40
d) 50
a) 30
b) 35
c) 40
d) 25

a) 2.5-2.9
b) .1-2
c) .1-2.5
d) 2-2.9
5. The loss in weight should not exceed __ percent when tested with sodium sulphate and __ percent with
magnesium sulphate solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
6. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate impact
value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%








Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Quality Management in Concrete Construction
This set of Basic Concrete Technology Questions and Answers focuses on “Quality Management in Concrete
Construction”.
1. Quality management system _________ perception of customers towards company.
a) Improves
b) Deprove
c) Recede
d) Worsen
2. Good quality construction _________ the wastage of materials, smooth function of the team.
a) Increases
b) Decreases
c) Doesn’t effect
d) Gain
3. Quality control helps to ___________ the risks of overdesign that ___________ the overall cost.
a) Maximize, Increase
b) Minimize, Increase
c) Maximize, Decrease
d) Minimize, Decrease
4. It opens the area of improvement for quality construction rationally based on the documents from
__________ projects.
a) Previous
b) Next
c) Later
d) Future
5. Quality of construction activities will be tracked by quality management documents

a) True
b) False
6. It __________ job-site concrete handling, curing, sampling and testing procedures

a) Improves
b) Deprove
c) Recede
d) Worsen
7. Minimize cost of repair and maintenance of the structure.

a) True
b) False
8. The concrete mix should be designed in the laboratory with the materials to be used on site.
a) True
b) False
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Special Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Special
Concrete”.
1. The cement concrete, from which entrained air and excess water are removed after placing it in position, is
called ________
a) Vacuum concrete
b) LWC
c) Prestressed concrete
d) Sawdust concrete
2. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 3000 psi is __ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
3. The light-weight concrete is prepared by ____________

a) Mixing Portlandcement with sawdust in specified proportion in the concrete
b) Using coke-breeze, slag as aggregate in the concrete
c) Mixing Al in the concrete
d) Mixing Fe in the concrete
4. Aerated Concrete is ______________

a) Very heavy weight
b) Heavy weight
c) Medium weight
d) Light weight
5. Entrainment of air also improves workability and durability.

a) True
b) False
6. No fines concrete is manufactured by _____________

a) By adding no fines materials from normal concrete
b) By eliminating no fines materials from normal concrete
c) By reducing its strength
d) By increasing its strength
7. Density of no fines concrete with light weight aggregate vary from ________ kg/m3.
a) 1600-1900
b) <300
c) >2500
d) >300
8. “In bridges, HDC is used”. Is it true or false?

a) True
b) False
9. What is the value of modulus of elasticity for Sulphur infiltered concrete?

a) 60-115 MPa
b) 10-16 MPa
c) 35-50 GPa
d) 500 GPa
10. Diameter of Round Steel Fiber lies in the range of ________ mm.
a) .3-.5
b) .25-.75
c) .155-.41
d) .25-.90
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Light Weight Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Light Weight
Concrete”.
1. The cement concrete, from which entrained air and excess water are removed after placing it in position, is
called _________
a) Vacuum concrete
b) LWC
d) Sawdust concrete
2. The removal of excess air after placing concrete helps in increasing the strength of concrete by ___________
a) 15-20%
b) 20-25%
c) 30-50%
d) 50-70%
3. The light-weight concrete is prepared by ____________

a) Mixing Portland cement with sawdust in specified proportion in the concrete
b) Using coke-breeze, cinder or slag as aggregate in the concrete
c) Mixing aluminum in the concrete
d) Mixing steel in the concrete
4. The sound absorption coefficient of light weight concrete is nearly __________

a) Twice
b) Thrice
c) Four times
d) Six times
5. This type of concrete possesses __________

a) High insulating property
b) High conducting property
c) Low insulating property
d) Very high insulating property
6. In making precast structural units for partition and wall lining purposes, the concrete should be __________
a) Vacuum concrete
b) LWC
d) Sawdust concrete
7. Most low-density aggregates are ________ in origin.

a) Volcanic
b) Sea water
c) Highly dense area
d) Low dense area
8. ________ is also something used as the aggregate component of lightweight concretes.

a) Conglomerate
b) Gneiss
c) Marble
d) Diatomite
9. ________ is the most commonly used.

a) Conglomerate
b) Gneiss
c) Marble
d) Pumice
10. Aggregates with a specific gravity of _________ are called lightweight aggregates.
a) <2.4
b) 2.4-2.8
c) >2.8
d) > 3
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Structural Light Weight Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Structural Light
Weight Concrete”.
1. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 2500 psi is _______ pounds per cubic yard.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
6. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 17.24 MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
9. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 34.47MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 439 – 498
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Structural Light Weight Concrete

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Structural Light
Weight Concrete”.
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 400-510
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
9. Light weight cement content for compressive strength 34.47MPa is _______ kg/m3.
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 439 – 498
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Mix Design of LWC, Aerated Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Quiz focuses on “Mix Design of LWC, Aerated Concrete”.
1. What is the amount of mixing water used to make LWC?
a) ½
b) 2/3
c) ¼
d) 1/3
2. What is the normal time to get uniform mixing?

a) 30 seconds
b) 2 or more minutes
c) 1 minutes
d) 24 hours
3. The strength of the resulting concrete is _______ % lower than when dry aggregate is used for the same
content.
a) 5-10
b) 10-15
c) 15-20
d) 0-5
4. The density of concrete made with saturated aggregate is ___________

a) High
b) Low
c) Very high
d) Very low
5. The light-weight concrete is prepared by ________

a) Mixing Portland cement with sawdust in specified proportion in the concrete
b) Using coke-breeze, slag as aggregate in the concrete
c) Mixing Al in the concrete
d) Mixing Fe in the concrete
a) 740-840
b) 440-560
c) 530-660
d) 630-750
a) 237-303
b) 261-332
c) 314-392
d) 373-445
8. Aerated Concrete is _________

a) Very heavy weight
b) Heavy weight
c) Medium weight
d) Light weight
9. Air contents should be _________ % by volume.

a) 1-2
b) 2-3
c) 3-4
d) 4-5
10. Entrainment of air also improves workability and durability.
a) True
b) False
11. Which one is not used as air entraining agents?

a) Alumina
b) Natural resins
c) Fats
d) Oil
12. Entrainment of air while applying cement, increases resistance to frost action.
a) True
b) False
13. Aerated concrete is made in the density of approx. _________ kg/m3.

a) 50
b) 150
c) 250
d) 350
14. No fines concrete is manufactured by _____________

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – No Fines Concrete, High Density Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology test focuses on “No Fines Concrete, High Density Concrete”.
1. No fines concrete is manufactured by _______
2. Coarse aggregates which has been used in this is of __________

a) 10 mm
b) 20 mm
c) 15 mm
d) 25 mm
3. The w/c ratio is kept in the range of _______

a) .1-.2
b) .38-.52
c) .83-1
d) .25-.38
4. Density of no fines concrete with normal aggregate vary from __ kg/m3.

a) 1600-1900
b) <300
c) >2500
d) >300
5. Density of no fines concrete with light weight aggregate vary from __ kg/m3.
a) 1600-1900
b) <300
c) >2500
d) >300
6. The compressive strength of no fines concrete varies between __________

a) 0-5 MPa
b) 4-14 MPa
c) 25 MPa
d) >15 MPa
7. Which of the following is the disadvantages of this concrete?

a) Lightweight
b) Low strength
c) Low shrinkage
d) Good thermal insulating property
8. Which of the following is the advantages of this concrete?

a) Low density
b) Low strength
c) It can’t be use in RCC structure
d) Cannot be measured by any available standard methods
9. The range of the density for this concrete is ___________

a) >5000 kg/cu. m
b) <6000 kg/cu m
c) 3400-5600 kg/cu m
d) <3400 kg/cu m
10. The compressive strength varies from ____________

a) <200 kg/cm2
b) > 550 kg/cm2
c) 200-550 kg/cm2
d) 700 kg/cm2
11. Due to low w/c ratio _____________
a) It doesn’t cause any problems
b) It causes problems
c) Workability is easy
d) Strength is more
12. Which type of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength?
a) All in one
b) Fine
c) Coarse
d) Flaky
13. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength?
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
14. Maximum size of aggregates are used to produce 100MPa compressive strength?
a) 20-30 mm
b) 10-20 mm
c) 30-40 mm
d) 40-50 mm
15. “In bridges, HDC is used”. Is it true or false?

a) True
b) False
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Sulphur Infiltrated Concrete, FRC

This set of Tough Concrete Technology Questions and Answers focuses on “Sulphur Infiltrated Concrete,
FRC”.
1. Main component in this concrete is _______
a) Cement
b) Sulphur
c) Sulphur and aggregates
d) Aggregates
2. What is the compressive strength of this concrete?

a) 60-115 MPa
b) 10-16 MPa
c) 35-50 GPa
d) 500 GPa
3. What is the bending strength of this concrete?
a) 60-115 MPa
b) 10-16 MPa
c) 35-50 GPa
d) 500 GPa
4. What is the value of modulus of elasticity?

a) 60-115 MPa
b) 10-16 MPa
c) 35-50 GPa
d) 500 GPa
5. What is the range of contraction for this concrete in mm/m?

a) .5-1
b) .6
c) <1
d) >1
6. What is the linear coefficient of thermal expansibility for this concrete in 10-6/K?
a) 8-12
b) 8-10
c) 10-15
d) 12-15
7. What is the density for this concrete in kg/m3?

a) 2400
b) 2200
c) 2000
d) 1800
8. _______ % is the range for porosity of this concrete.

a) 1-4
b) 5
c) 0-1
d) 9-15
9. _______ % is the range for absorptivity of this concrete.

a) 1-4
b) 5
c) 0-1
d) 9-15
10. Diameter of Round Steel Fiber lies in the range of _______ mm.
a) .3-.5
b) .25-.75
c) .155-.41
d) .25-.90
11. What is the thickness of the steel fiber after silting in mm?
a) .3-.5
b) .25
c) .155-.41
d) .25-.90
12. What is the thickness of the flat sheet fibers after silting in mm?
a) .3-.5
b) .25
c) .15-.41
d) .25-.90
13. What is the width of the flat sheet fibers after silting in mm?
a) .3-.5
b) .25
c) .15-.41
d) .25-.90
14. Polypropylene fibers is hydrophobic in nature. True or false?

a) True
b) False
15. Glass fiber is made up from _______ individual filaments.

a) 100-200
b) 200-400
c) 500
d) >500
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Concrete Cloth, Polymer Impregnated Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on
“Concrete Cloth, Polymer Impregnated Concrete”.
1. What is the 10 day compressive failure stress in N/mm2?
a) 40
b) 1500
c) 3.4
d) 180
2. What is the 10 day compressive young’s modulus in N/mm2?

a) 40
b) 1500
c) 3.4
d) 180
3. What is the 10 day bending failure stress in N/mm2?

a) 40
b) 1500
c) 3.4
d) 180
4. What is the 10 day bending young’s modulus in N/mm2?

a) 40
b) 1500
c) 3.4
d) 180
5. What is the 7th day compressive failure stress in N/mm2?

a) 40
b) 1500
c) 38
d) 180
6. What is the 7 day bending failure stress in N/mm2?

a) 40
b) 1500
c) 3.3
d) 180
7. ___________ mm thickness is not available in concrete cloth.

a) 5
b) 8
c) 13
d) 18
8. ________ viscosity liquid monomers are impregnated with the hardened cement composite structure.
a) High
b) 0
c) Low
d) Very high
9. Water-filled voids ranges from _______ % of the total volume of the component for dense concrete.
a) 5
b) 15
c) 10
d) 20
10. Water-filled voids ranges from _______ % of the total volume of the component for gap-graded concrete.
a) 5
b) 15
c) 10
d) 20
11. What is the time required to give heating to remove the moisture from the concrete?
a) 6-8 hrs
b) 10 hrs
c) 24 hrs
d) 48 hrs
12. At what temperature the heat is supplied to concrete to remove moisture in oC?
a) 35
b) 120-150
c) 100
d) 60-150
13. Which temperature avoids flammability?

a) 35
b) 120-150
c) 100
d) 60-150
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Factors Affecting PIC, Cold Weather Concreting
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Factors Affecting
PIC, Cold Weather Concreting”.
1. The moisture content of the aggregate shall not exceed from ____________
a) .1% – .5%
b) 1% – 55
c) 10% – 50%
d) 15%
2. Which one is not the polymeric resin?

a) Polyester resin
b) Epoxy resin
c) Vinyl ester resin
d) Sulphates
3. Higher resin dosage is recommended when using ________

a) Coarse aggregate
b) Fine aggregates
c) All in one aggregates
d) More cement
4. Steel fibers helps in the enhancement of its properties. True or False?

a) True
b) False
5. The addition of glass fibers are in the range of __________

a) 0-6%
b) 10%
c) 15-20%
d) 20%-25%
6. Concrete is not recommended to be placed at a temperature below __________oC.

a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
7. IS: 7861 part-2 deals with

a) Hot weathering concrete
b) Cold weathering concrete
c) Air entertained concrete
d) OPC
8. Why the time period for removal of form work has to be increased.
a) The development of strength of concrete is retarded compared with development at normal temperature
b) The development of strength of concrete is accelerate compared with development at normal temperature
c) The development of strength of concrete is advanced compared with development at normal temperature
d) The development of strength of concrete is precocious compared with development at normal temperature
9. If concrete is exposed to repeated freezing and -thawing after final set, the final qualities of the concrete may
also be
a) Impair
b) Aid
c) Improve
d) Extend
10. Large temperature differentials within the concrete member may promote
a) Elastic shrinkage
b) Cracking
c) High workability
d) Good strength
11. When the concrete in fresh stage is exposed to freeze before certain pre-hardening period, compressive
strength may get
a) Increased to 50%
b) Decreased to 50%
c) Increased to 25%
d) Decreased to 25%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Hot Weather Concreting, Prepacked and Vacuum Cement
This set of Concrete Technology Questions and Answers for Experienced people focuses on “Hot Weather
Concreting, Prepacked and Vacuum Cement”.
1. Concrete is not recommended to be placed at a temperature above _________oC.
a) 20
b) 30
c) 40
d) 50
2. IS: 7861 part-1 deals with ___________

a) Hot weathering concrete
b) Cold weathering concrete
c) Air entertained concrete
d) OPC
3. A higher temperature of fresh concrete results in a __________ hydration of cement.

a) More rapid
b) Rapid
c) Low
d) Very low
4. Does this reduce handling time?

a) True
b) False
5. Rapid evaporation may cause plastic shrinkage __________

a) Elastic shrinkage
b) Plastic shrinkage
c) High workability
d) Good strength
6. It is difficult to retain moisture for hydration for RAPID EVAPORATION OF WATER DURING CURING
PERIOD.
a) True
b) False
7. Prepacked concrete _________ water proofing concrete.

a) Is
b) Is not
c) May be
d) Is but depends on temperature
8. Cement has ________ % volumetric shrinkage after curing.

a) 5
b) 6
c) 7
d) 8
9. After vacuum mixing, the volumetric shrinkage can be raised from 3–5% to __________ % in different
cements.
a) 1-2
b) 3-5
c) 5-7
d) 6-8
10. Vacuum mixing systems reduce the exposure by _________ %.

a) 20
b) 40
c) 50
d) 10
11. The exposure of conventional mixing in open bowl is about ___________ ppm in the breathing zone.
a) 20
b) 40
c) 50
d) 10
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Mix Design

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Mix Design”.
1. The __________ compressive strength required from structural consideration.
a) Nominal
b) Minimum
c) Maximum
d) No
2. The adequate workability necessary for ___________ compaction with the compacting equipment available.
a) Half
b) Quarter
c) Full
d) Double
3. ___________ water-cement ratio content to give adequate durability for the particular site conditions.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
4. _______ cement content to avoid shrinkage cracking due to temperature cycle in mass concrete.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
5. ________ has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15.
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2

a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2
10. Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits
prescribed by _______
a) IS 456-2000
b) IS 456-2010
c) IS 513-1999
d) IS 465-2000
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Various Testing Methods

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Various Testing
Methods”.
a) Ultrasonic test
b) Torsion test
d) Compression test
2. Identify the type of destructive testing.

c) Creep test
d) Visual testing
3. Which test can be performed without skilled labor?

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test
4. Compressive strength of hardened concrete is done by _______

a) Cube test
b) Tensile splitting test
c) Concrete core test
d) Flexure test
5. In the soundness test a specimen of hardened cement paste is _______ for a fixed time.
a) Freeze
b) Dry
c) Boiled
d) Dipped in water
6. Loss on Ignition (L.O.I.) is the loss in weight of cement after being heated to _______
a) 1000°C
b) 100°C
c) 500°C
d) 1500°C
7. On cooling below 1250oC, C3S decomposes ______

a) Fast
b) Slowly
c) Never
8. What is final setting time?

a) The time at which cement paste loses its plasticity
b) The time to reach that stage at which cement paste loses its elasticity
c) The time at which cement paste gains its plasticity
d) The time when cement paste becomes hardened
9. The loss in weight should not exceed ______ percent when tested with sodium sulphate and ______ percent
with magnesium sulphate solution.
a) 12, 18
b) 18, 12
c) 10, 15
d) 15, 10
10. If 60% aggregates doesn’t pass through the 2.36mm sieve, then what would be the value of Aggregate
impact value?
a) 60%
b) 40%
c) 25%
d) 100%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Complexity in Special Concrete, India in SCC
This set of Concrete Technology Interview Questions and Answers for freshers focuses on “Complexity in
Special Concrete, India in SCC”.
1. What is the moisture content in slurry for wet process?
a) 35-50%
b) 12%
c) 40-45%
d) 100%
2. The use of crushed aggregates may results in 10 to 20% higher compressive strength. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
3. In a dry environment, concrete strength will be loosed as much as __________ % in moist environment.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
4. After finishing concrete surface must be kept __________
a) Dry
d) Wet
5. A ___________ paste structure undergoes ___________ creep.

a) Good, high
b) Poor, high
c) Good, average
d) Poor, low
6. The rate of creep rapidly ___________ with time.

a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Doesn’t affect
7. The rate of creep generally ____________ with the ____________ of the size of aggregates.
d) 2.5, 12mm
8. Reduction in the volume due to shrinkage causes __________

a) Low volume
d) W/c ratio
a) True
b) False
10. Dry intervals in surface wetting leads to __________

a) Cracking
b) Fogging
c) High strength
d) Good workability
11. SCC has __________ yield stress.

a) Low
b) High
c) Medium
d) 75%
12. SCC has __________ deformability.

a) Low
b) High
c) Medium
d) 75%
13. SCC has __________ viscosity.

a) Low
b) High
c) Medium
d) 75%
14. SCC has ___________ segregation resistance.

a) Good
b) Bad
c) Average
d) Poor
15. SCC is measured using the

a) Picat’s apparatus
b) Slump-flow test
c) Slump test
d) Standard Consistency Test
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – New Generation Plasticizers

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “New Generation
Plasticizers”.
1. What is plasticizers?
a) Which adds water for workability
b) Which reduces water for workability
c) Which decreases workability at the same water content
d) Which oxidizes water for workability
2. Which one is an anionic surfactants?

a) Polyglycol esters
b) Hydroxylated carboxylic acids
c) Lignosulphonates
d) Carbohydrates
3. What is the amount used of plasticizers in cement by weight?

a) 0
b) .1-.4%
c) 1%
d) 1-2%
4. What is the limitation of plasticizers?

a) A good plasticizer is one which does not cause air-entrainment in concrete > .1-.2%.
b) A good plasticizer is one which does not cause air-entrainment in concrete > 5%.
c) A good plasticizer is one which does not cause air-entrainment in concrete > 10-20%.
d) A good plasticizer is one which does not cause air-entrainment in concrete > 1-2%.
5. At constant workability, what is the reduction in mixing water?

a) 1-2%
b) 50%
c) .1-.4%
d) 5-15%
6. Where do we use plasticizers?

a) Where low degree of workability is required
b) Where medium degree of workability is required
c) Where high degree of workability is required
d) Where very low degree of workability is required
7. What is super plasticizers?

a) Which adds water for workability
b) Which reduces high range of water for workability
c) Which decreases workability at the same water content
d) Which oxidizes water for workability
8. What is the allowed reduction of water with super plasticizers without reducing workability?
a) 10%
b) 20%
c) 30%
d) 40%
9. Is it possible to use w/c ratio as low as 5?

a) Yes
b) No
10. What is the limitation of Carboxylic acids in High range water reducers?
a) 0
b) .1%
c) .2%
d) .3%
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – IS Codes Related to Cement and Concrete
This set of Concrete Technology Questions and Answers for Freshers focuses on “IS Codes Related to Cement
and Concrete”.
1. IS code for Specification for ordinary Portland cement, 33 grade?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
2. IS code for Specification for coarse and fine aggregates from natural sources for concrete?
a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
3. IS code for Specification for Portland slag cement?

a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
4. IS Code of practice for plain and reinforced concrete.

a) IS 269:1989
b) IS 383:197
c) IS 455:1989
d) IS 456:2000
5. IS 457:1957 is for __________

structures
b) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement flyash based
c) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement calcined clay based
6. IS 1489(Part 1):1991 is for _________

structures
7. IS 1489(Part 2):1991 is for _____________

structures
8. IS 1727:1967 is for ___________

structures
b) Specification for Portland pozzolana cement Part 1 Fly ash based
9. IS 650:1991 is for _____________

c) Specification for pozzolana cement
10. IS 1199:1959 is for _________

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Defects Occurring During Construction

This set of Tricky Concrete Technology Questions and Answers focuses on “Defects Occurring During
Construction”.
1. What is the moisture content in slurry for wet process?
a) 35-50%
b) 12%
c) 40-45%
d) 100%
2. The use of crushed aggregates may results in 10 to 20% higher compressive strength. Is this statement true or
false?
a) True
b) False
3. In a dry environment, concrete strength will be loosed as much as ________ % in moist environment.
a) 30
b) 40
c) 50
d) 60
4. After finishing concrete surface must be kept ________

a) Dry
d) Wet
5. A _________ paste structure undergoes _________ creep.

a) Good, high
b) Poor, high
c) Good, average
d) Poor, low
6. The rate of creep rapidly _________ with time.

a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Doesn’t affect
7. The rate of creep generally ____ with the ____ of the size of aggregates.
d) 2.5, 12mm
8. Reduction in the volume due to shrinkage causes _________

a) Low volume
d) W/c ratio
a) True
b) False
10. Dry intervals in surface wetting leads to ____________

a) Cracking
b) Fogging
c) High strength
d) Good workability
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Symptoms and Diagnosis of Distress

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Symptoms and
Diagnosis of Distress”.
1. Symptoms for acid attack?
a) It will show disintegration of the concrete evidenced by loss of the cement paste
b) It will show concrete surfaces that are very rough in areas where the paste is leached
c) Affected concrete does not exhibit telltale features too distinctly
d) Expansion does not occur without reaction products
2. Symptoms for aggressive water attack?

3. Symptoms for aggressive ACR reaction?

4. Symptoms for aggressive ASR?

5. What should be the minimum water cement ratio?

a) .45
b) .5
c) <.45
d) >.45
6. Cement not more than ________ months old should be used.

a) 1
b) 1.5
c) 2
d) 3
7. Powder epoxy is fusion bonded to bar at about _________0C temperature.

a) 100
b) 250
c) 300
d) 350
8. At the construction stage, binding wires ____________

a) Should touch the formwork
b) Should not touch the formwork
c) To be turned outside
d) To be turned whole structure
9. Creep is ____ to the strength of concrete.
a) Equal
b) Similar
c) Directly proportional
d) Inversely proportional

d) Any one or combinations of the above types of deformations in a hardened concrete leads to cracking
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Cracking of Concrete, Evaluation of Cracks

This set of Concrete Technology Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Cracking of Concrete,
Evaluation of Cracks”.
1. How can we prevent cracks in concrete structures?
a) Due to heavy load
b) Low w/c ratio
c) Settlement of structure
d) High water cement ratio
2. What is the maximum w/c ratio?

a) .2
b) .3
c) .4
d) .5
3. Which can be the possible option for cracking in the building?

a) Due to light load
b) Low w/c ratio
c) Temperature difference
d) Gain of water
4. Is it possible to have 0% crack in our building?

a) Yes
b) No
c) May be
d) Can’t be determined
5. Plastic shrinkage cracking occurs in ________ hours after placing.

a) .5
b) 24
c) 10
d) 5
6. Which one can’t be the reason for the shrinkage of concrete?

a) W/c ratio
b) Temperature
c) Cement content
d) Formwork
7. Evaluation of cracks ________ be determined before cracking.

a) Can
b) Can’t
c) Sometimes
d) Depends on the structure
8. Evaluation of cracks _________ be determined after cracking.

a) Can
b) Can’t
c) Sometimes
d) Depends on the structure
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Destructive Testing

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Destructive
Testing”.
testing
pressure testing

c) Creep test
d) Visual testing

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test
4. Compressive strength of hardened concrete is done by _________
a) Cube test
d) Flexure test
5. It is about ___ times the tensile stress determined by the splitting test.
a) Equal
b) .5
c) 1.5
d) 2
6. A ratio of core height-to-diameter of ___ gives a standard cylinder test.

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
7. In Concrete core test the strength is __ at the top and ___ at the bottom.
a) Lowest, lowest
b) Lowest, highest
c) Highest, lowest
d) Highest, highest

testing
pressure testing
10. Which of the following compound is used for fine polishing?

a) Aluminum oxide
b) Nitric oxide
c) Silicon carbide
d) Iron oxide
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Destructive Testing
This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Destructive
Testing”.
testing
pressure testing

c) Creep test
d) Visual testing

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test
4. Compressive strength of hardened concrete is done by _________

a) Cube test
d) Flexure test
5. It is about ___ times the tensile stress determined by the splitting test.
a) Equal
b) .5
c) 1.5
d) 2
6. A ratio of core height-to-diameter of ___ gives a standard cylinder test.

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
7. In Concrete core test the strength is __ at the top and ___ at the bottom.
a) Lowest, lowest
b) Lowest, highest
c) Highest, lowest
d) Highest, highest

testing
pressure testing

a) Aluminum oxide
b) Nitric oxide
c) Silicon carbide
d) Iron oxide
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Non Destructive Testing

This set of Concrete Technology Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Non Destructive
Testing”.
1. Which among the following is not a type of Non-destructive testing?
a) Compression test
b) Visual testing
c) Ultrasonic testing
d) Eddy current testing

testing
pressure testing

a) Ultrasonic test
b) Torsion test
d) Compression test
5. Which of the following statements is/are true for ultrasonic test?

a) Equipment used for ultrasonic testing is portable
b) Complicated shapes can be easily scanned
c) Waves generated are health hazardous
d) Waves generated are health hazardous and complicated shapes can be easily scanned
6. Which among the following is the last step in magnetic particle test method?
a) Observation and inspection
b) Circular magnetization
c) Demagnetization
d) Magnetization

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test

a) Probe test
b) Bend liquid test
d) Torsion test
9. What is the first step involved in the process of preparation of test sample of material?
a) Rough polishing
b) Fine grinding
c) Fine polishing
d) Etching

a) Aluminum oxide
b) Nitric oxide
c) Silicon carbide
d) Iron oxide
Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Applications of Types of Cement
This set of Tough Concrete Technology Interview Questions and Answers focuses on “Sulphur Infiltrated
Concrete, FRC”.
1. Which cement is used in sewage and water treatment plants?
b) Low Heat Cement
2. Which cement is used for mainly building construction where strength required with age?
b) Low Heat Cement
c) Portland Pozzolana Cement
3. Which cement is used for artificial marble?

b) Sulphate Resisting Cement
c) Coloured Cement
4. Which cement is used to create bond with old concrete surface?

b) Expansive Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
5. Which cement is used to store for longer duration in wet climatic conditions?
a) Expansive Cement
b) Ordinary Portland cement
c) Hydrophobic Cement
6. Which cement used in frost resistance concrete?

a) OPC
b) PPC
c) AEC
d) QSC
7. Which cement is used for the construction of water-retaining structure like tanks, reservoirs, retaining walls,
swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc?
a) Waterproof Portland cement
b) Colored Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
8. ____ cement is used for formwork that can be removed earlier and reused in other areas which save the cost
of formwork.
b) Colored Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
9. Which cement is mainly used for interior and exterior decorative works?
b) Colored Cement
d) Low Heat Cement
10. Which cement is used for works economic where considerations is predominant?
Reservoirs, retaining walls, swimming pools, dams, bridges, piers etc.?
b) Colored Cement
d) Blast Furnace Slag Cement

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4. After finishing concrete surface must be kept ___________

5. Dry intervals in surface wetting leads to ___________

6. Which one is not chemical admixtures?

7. Damp proofing ____________ resist water well enough.

8. Chemically active pore fillers ____________ the setting of concrete.

9. Chemically inactive pore fillers ____________ the workability.

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Water Cement Ratio

2. A lower ratio leads to _____

4. What is the range of water in M10?

5. What is the range of water in M15?

6. What is the range of water in M20?

7. What is the range of water in M25?

8. What is the approx. quantity of water in M5?

9. What is the approx. quantity of water in M7?

10. What is the approx. quantity of water in M10?

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Gel Space Ratio

4. What does 240 in power’s experiment stands for?

5. What does x3 in power’s experiment stands for?

6. What unit is present with the 240?

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Maturity Concept of Concrete

2. Maturity methods provide a ___________ simple approach for strength of concrete.

5. It __________ the quantity and ___________ cost of sampling and testing

6. What does x3 in power’s experiment stands for?

7. A lower ratio leads to

8. The material used for UHPC provides compressive strengths up to

10. What is the compaction factor for medium degree of workability?

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – High Strength Concrete

3. Due to low w/c ratio ___________

4. Which type of aggregates are used to produce 70MPa compressive strength?

7. “In bridges, HSC is used”. Is it true or false?

8. Use of HSC in column __________

9. Use of HSC in column ___________

10. High strength concrete is defined purely on the basis __________

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Ultra High Strength Concrete

2. The material used for UHPC provides compressive strengths up to __________

3. The material used for UHPC provides flexural strengths up to _________

4. Range of modulus of elasticity for UHPC ___________

5. What is the compressive strength for UHPC?

7. What is the percentage of water by weight in UHPC?

8. What is the percentage of PC by weight in UHPC?

9. What is the percentage of steel fibre by weight in UHPC?

10. What is the percentage of accelerator by weight in UHPC?

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Elastic Properties of Aggregates

2. Theoretical value for bulk modulus of clay __________

3. Young’s modulus for dickite is ___________

7. IS 456 of 2000 gives the modulus of elasticity as _______

8. What is elastic strains?

9. Static modulus of elasticity of concrete has been related to its ________

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Creep

3. If θ is creep coefficient then what is Elong?

4. Concrete exhibits initial elastic strain which depends on __________

5. This strain increases over time due to _________

10. Creep ___ as the age of application of load _____

Concrete Technology Questions and Answers – Creep

3. If θ is creep coefficient then what is Elong?

4. Concrete exhibits initial elastic strain which depends on __________

5. This strain increases over time due to _________

8. When concrete is loaded it experiences a large strain upon loading known as

10. Creep ___ as the age of application of load _____

2. The _________ the modulus of elasticity the _________ is the creep.

3. A ________ paste structure undergoes ________ creep.

4. Creep is _________ to the strength of concrete.

5. It the quantity and _ cost of sampling and testing

10. Creep _ as the age of application of load ___

10. Creep _ as the age of application of load ___

2. The _ the modulus of elasticity the _ is the creep.

3. A paste structure undergoes creep.