Publications ESE 2021 GATE 2021 WORKBOOK ez Engineering Construction Materials + Construction Lele lalla a Cte stMADE EASY Construction Materials Workbook _ Menoeeee Planning erro Section-A Construction Materials Si, Unit Pages 1. Cement : 4 i |e - 10 4 Admitures B 5. Aagregates a = see IS 6 Concrete 18 2. Timber : D8 9. Miscellaneous. — 32 Section-B: Construction Practice, Planning & Management... | 20000 | l sgt Subject matere MADE EASY Publeatens, New Os No parcftha ook ay ba reproduced ruse any form who the writen pe 20211. Cement © Composition of cement + Properties of cement * Tests of cement and their uses + Manufacture of cement 2. Lime * Characteristics of ime * Impurities in lime stone * Classification of lime © Application of ime 3. Mortar * Uses of Mortar * Classification of Mortar + Types of Mortar - Lime ~ Cement - Gaugedicomposite 4, Admixtures + Types of admixtures 5. Aggregates * Properties of aggregates * Tests of aggregates 6. Concrete + Properties Short term and long term © Tests of concrete © Concrete mix design = Proportioning of aggregates Methods of mix design 7. Timber © Classification of trees © Cross-sectional elements Copyright Construction Materials 38 AGS GW 8 RTGS BE PaO WRG Teper pada an eGo 2 © 3 MADE EASY Description Sheet * Properties of timber = Seasoning of timber - Preservation of timber * Detects in timber * Uses - Piywoods - Veneers: - Fiberboard ote ks & Brick Masonry © Composition of Brick Earth + Manufacturing of Bricks * Classification of Bricks + Testing of Bricks + Brick Masonry - Terminology Types of bonds Steel * Structural composition * Structural steel * Properties of steel * Behaviour of stee! Other Construction Materials * Stone * Glass + Plastics * Fibre Reinforced Polymers (FRP) © Ceramic: © Aluminium © Flyash Selection criteria, classification & properties of above materials,Cement ® Codes: 8 ABCD ple Choice Questions | |. wh e ) 2 5 4 4 Q.1 Assertion (A): Pozzolana is added to cement | © bins 3 if to increase early strength i \ Reason (A): It offers greater resistance to the Cees attack of aggressive waters. 5|Q4 The proper size of mould for testing (a) both A and Rare true and Ris the correct | # compressive strength of cement is, explanation of A > (a) 7.05 cm cube (b) 10.05 om cube (b) both A and R are true but R is not a | F (©) 15cmecube — (a) 12.05 cm cube correct explanation of A 3 [ESE : 2003] eae le £/Q.5 — MatchList-!(Job requirement) with List-I (Type Se eeemeaeiie g of cement binder) and select the correct answer [ESE : 1995] |= z using the codes given below the lists: g List- Q.2 Before testing setting time of cement one should test for ‘A. High early strength (a) soundness (b) strength : B._ Lining for canals (c) fineness (8) consistency : C. Frost and acid resistance [ESE : 1998] |= D. Hernesinetire Q.3 Match List-l (Property of cement) with Liste [3 1 pee (Testing apparatus) and select the correct | © 2, Rapkd hardening cement answer using the codes given below the lists: | 3. Sulphate resisting cement List-1 a 4, High alumina cement A. Specific gravity 2 Codes: B. Setting time 3 ABCD C. Soundness 3 @ 143 2 D. Fineness 5 23 44 Liste i 1342 1. Blain’s apparatus 2 @2 431 2. Le Chatelier’s flask a [ESE : 2006] 3. Compressometer : 4. Autoclave Q.6 What is the requirement of water (expressed 5. Vicat's apparatus 8 ‘as % of cement w/w) for the completion of MADE joleatn aePublications = chemical reactions in the process of hydration of OPC? (@) 10 to 15% (©) 20 10 25% (0) 15 to 20% (0) 25 to 30% [ESE : 2009} Q7 Consider the following statements: More than 6% magnesium oxide by weight in cement results in 1. high early strength and high heat generation 2. less tendency towards volume change and formation of cracks Which of these statements is/are correct? (@) 1 only (©) 2 only (©) Neither 1 nor 2. (d) Both 1 and 2 [ESE : 2012] Q.8 The compound whichis largely responsible for initial setting and early strength gain of Ordinary Portiand Cement is @ CA () Cs © cs () CAF [GATE : 2016] Q.9 Consider the following oxides: 1. ALO, 2Ca0 3.10, ‘The correct sequence in increasing order oftheir percentage in an ordinary portland cement is @ 21.3 (b) 1.3.2 ©) 3.1.2 (@) 1.2.3 IESE : 1999] Q.10 Assertion (A): The amount of cement paste should be sufficient to cover the surface of all particles for proper workability and bond. Reason (R): The water-cement ratio is fixed accordingly. (@) both A and Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A (©) both A and Rare true but R isnot a correct explanation of A (©) Ais true but R is false (0) Ais false but Ris tue [ESE : 2002] a Publication 7a) Kae uy Basil 10 peDRpONIa: 8q API OON HN OUP ON TUG ABN SIDIIAGASYS FOYW OF Fie IoelanG TWOUAGED @ Workbook Consider the following types of cements 1. Portland pulverized fuel ash cement 2. High alumina cement 3. Ordinary portland cement 4, Rapid hardening cement Which one of the following is the correct, sequence of the above cements in terms of their increasing rate of strength gain ? (@) 234-4 (b) 13.42 (0) 2134 () 3124 [ESE : 2007] a2 A cement bag contains 0.035 cubic meter of cement by volume. How many bags will one tonne of cement comprise? @ 16 () 17 (c) 18 (d) 20 [ESE : 2010) Q.13 Consider the following statements regarding ‘strength of cement’ 1. Strength test on cement is made on cubes of cement sand mix Water to be used for the paste is 0.25P, where P is the water needed for normal consistency. The normal consistency is determined on Le Chateliers apparatus. Cubes are cast in two layers in leak-proot moulds further compacted in each layer by vibration on a machine. Which of the above statements are correct? (@ tand2 (b) 2and3 (© 1and4 (0) 3and4 [ESE : 2014] Q.14 The creep strain of coment attains its terminal value by (@) 1 year (©) 5 years (©) 2 years (@) 6 months [ESE : 2019] Q.15 Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to fly ash? (@) As part replacement of cement in the range of 15%-30%, fly ash reduces the strengthin the initial period, but once the Pozzolanic process sets in, higher strength can be obtained, (b) Fly ash as a part replacement of sand has beneficial effect on strength even at early age. (©) Fly ash as a part replacement of sand is ‘economical. (d) A simultaneous replacement of cement and fine aggregates enables the strength at a specified age to be equalled depending upon the water content. DRIED oy [ESE : 2019] Q.16 Consider the following statements: 1. Hydrophobic cement grains possesses low wetting ability 2. Rapid-hardening cement is useful in conereting under static, or running water 3. Quick-setting cement helps concrete to attain high strength in the initial period 4, White cement is just a variety of ordinary cement free of colouring oxides Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1anddonly —{b) t and 3only (b) 2and4only —_(o) Zand 3 only IESE : 2018] Q.17 Consider the following statements about Bogue's compound 1, ©,Senabies cementclinker easily to grind, increases resistance to freezing and thawing 2, C,S hydrates and hardens slowly and imparts resistance to chemical attack Which of the above statements is(are) yasqan 19 paonpoide/ oa feulWooq sii /0 180 oN WIG AON SOOREROTG AGWA BVA Ot CORRECT? (a) tonly {b) 2only (©) tand2 {d) None of these Q.18 The cubes for testing cement in compression arekeptat (@) 17 2 2°C and 100% humidity (0) 27 2 2°C and 90% humidity (6) 87 = 2°C and 80% humicity (a) 100°C and 70% humidity Civil Engineering Construction Materials Q.19 Consider the following statements regarding testing of stones: 1. Brard’s test is used for assessing frost resistance. 2. Durability testis performed by Smith's test. 3. Crushing strength of stone varies in the range of 15-100 Nimm?. Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? (a) 1and2only (b) 3only (©) 2only (d) 1, 2and3 Q.20 Consider the following statements: 4. The compound C,A reacts rapidly with water and leads to an immediate stiffening of paste. Theincrease in strength of cement with time depends on the C,S content of cement 3. C,A liberates a large amount of heat Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? a) tonly (@) 1 and 2 only 2 (©) 3only (@) 1 and 3only Q.21 Which compound of cement is responsibie for strength of cement? (a) Calcium sulphate (6) Silica, (©) Magnesium oxide (¢) Alumina Q.22 Consider the following statements regarding Water Repellent cement: 1, Itis manufactured by adding small amount of stearic acid, boric acid or oleic acid with ordinary portland cement during grinding of oilinker. 2. Itis having large strength gain during the initial period. 3. Its 28-day strength is less than that of ordinary portland cement, 4, Itis also called hydrophobic cement. | Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 2and4 (b) tand3 | (© tand4 (a) 2and3 EASY ~ "© Copyiat)MADE EASY Q.23 Inthe graph shown below, curves 1,2, 3and 4 correspond respectively to which Bogue’s compounds? ey a @) Compressive strength (N/mm?) Age (days) (@) C8, C,8, CA, CAF (©) C8, aA. C,S, CAF (©) CS, 6,8, CAF. CA (A) C,S, C58, CA, CAF Q.24 For tensile strength test of cement, the percentage of water to be used is calculated from the formula of to Bras ey Erase Bean ean Where P = percentage of water required to produce a paste of standard consistency nporder aq Keil W000 uh JO 18D ON TUjod WON SooRaARG AaVa AGW One lasTang WaBUKEOD @ ‘oreeuured anjum eu aL iB) AUB VL DUSTIN 70 Be Workbook 7 Directions: The following items consists of two statements; one labelled as ‘Statement (I)' and the | other as ‘Statement (II)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (a) Both Statement (1) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (Il) is the correct explanation of Staternent (I) (b) Both Statement (I) and Statement (Il) are individually true but Statement (1I) is NOT the correct explanation of Statement (1) (©) Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false | (@) Statement (I) is false but Statement (Il) is true Q.25 Statement (1) : Expansive cement is used in repair work for opened up joints. Statement (Il) : Expansive cement expands while hardening [ESE : 2019] Q.26 Statement (I): An average of 15 percentot water by weight of cement combines chemically with the cement compound is known as bound water and about 23% by weight of cementis required tofillthe cement ge! pores and is known as gel water. Statement (II): A total of 38 percent of water by weight of cement is required to complete the chemical reaction of water and cement.Q4 a2 Multiple Choice Questions Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List-1 A. Fatlime B. Hydraulic lime ©. Quick lime D. Non-hydraulie ime List-I! 1. Calcined dolomitic stone 2. Calcined lime stone 3. Kankar 4, Seashells Codes. A BC OD @3 424 ) 43 21 3 4 1 2 @4 BM 4 (ESE : 1996] Consider the following statements 1. Masonry in rich cement mortar though having good strength with high shrinkage is much liable for surface cracks. 2. Lime mortar possesses poor workability and poor water retentivity and also suffers high shrinkage. 3, Masonry in lime mortar has bette resistance against rain penetration and is less liable to crack when compared to masonry in coment mortar. 9 wate Toa wy FUP w BRR BORTODIGO 8 Feu WOAH UEUON THBG MONTH Which of these statements are correct? (@) 1,2and3 (b) tand2 (©) 2and3 (d) tand3 [ESE : 1999] One of the main demerits in using the lime mortars that it (@) isnot durable (©) swells (b) does not set quickly (2) is plastic [ESE : 2001] Consider the following statements about lime 1. Calcination of fimestone results in quick lime, 2. Lime produced from pure variety of chalk is hydraulic lime, 3. Hydrated lime is obtained by treating quick time with water. Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1,2and3 (b) 1 and 2 only (©) Zand3only ——(d)_ t and Sonly [ESE : 2017} Directions: The following items consists of two statements; one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)' and the other as ‘Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (a) Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct. explanation of A (b) Both Aand Rare true but Ais not a correct explanation of A (c) Ais true but Ris false (d) Ais false but Ris true Q5 Assertion (A): Use of cement lime mortar is generally preferred to cement mortar.ae Publications: Workbook 9 Reason (R): Cement-lime mortar has higher Q.7 Assertion (A): Lime mortar is able to retain its workability and water retentivity characteristics | bond with masonry unit and be free from than cement mortar. g cracks. {ESE : 1995] |= Reason (R): Lime mortar undergoes only Assertion (A): For identical strength, a| = negligible volume change after setting and composite cement-lime mortar is preferred over i} initial shrinkage. ‘cement mortar. 3 [ESE : 2000) Reason (R): Composite cement-lime mortar ) 2 has higher drying shrinkage than cement | a. mortar. et [ESE : 1998] | & a 2 3 3 maAveE EASYa4 a2 as aa Multiple Choice Questions ‘The compressive strength of a standard good 3 portland cement-sand mortar after 3 days, of curing should not be less than (@) 70 kg/em? (b) 115 kg/em? (0) 175 kgfem? (210 kg/cm? [ESE : 1995) | Assertion (A): in masonry, bricks are joined together by cement mortar. Reason (R): Cement mortar adheres more effectively to brick surlace than any other material (a) both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A (0) both A and R are true but Fis not correct explanation of A. | (©) Ais true but R is false (@) A is false but R is true [ESE : 1997] Surkhi is added to lime mortar to (@) prevent shrinkage (©) decrease setting time (©) increase bulk (a) impart hydrauticity [ESE : 1999) A mortar for which mixed is called (a) gauged mortar (b) cement mortar (©) lime mortar oth cement and lime are (d) light weight mortar [ESE : 2000} jejas MADE EASY The maximum bulking of sand is likely to occur at a moisture content of (a) 5% (b) 8% {c) 11% (d) 14% [ESE : 2001) Match List-l (Cement mortar for diferent work) with List-II (Proportion of cement and sand in mortar) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List-1 A. Cement mortar for normal brick work Cement mortar for plastering works CC. Cement mortar for grouting the cavernous o ro D. Cement mortar for guniting List-H1 14:4 2. 43 a. 1:6 41:18 Codes: A BCD @3 421 ) 123 4 (}3 1 4 2 @ 1423 IESE : 2003] What is the quantity of cement (in kg) and of dry sand (in cubic metre) respectively required for preparing 1 cubic metre of wet cement mortar of 1 = 5 proportion? (@) 270. and 1.00 (b) 290 and 1.05 (©) 290 and 1.00 (d) 310 and 1.05 [ESE : 2004) ‘© CopyrightPublications Q.8 Consider the following statements regarding cement mortar: 1. Silicate type chernical resistant mortar has good resistance to hydrofluoric acid, 2. Sulphurtype chemical resistant mortar has poor resistance to alkalis 3. The interior surface of a building may be plastered with cement mortar containing cement and sand in the ratio 1 : 6 Which of these statements are correct? (@ 1,2and3 — (b) tand2 (©) 2and3 () 1and3 {ESE : 2004] z 2 Q.9 Which one of the following is the correct range | of fineness modulus of medium sand usable 3 in preparing cement mortar? 2 (b) 26 t0 29 2 (0) 55 1065 g IESE : 2008] | = (@) 151022 (©) 291032 Q.10. Consider the following statements: Cement mortars richer than 1 : 3 are not used in masonry work because 1. There is no gain in strength of masonry. 2. There is high shrinkage. 3. They are prone to segregation. Which of these statements are correct? (@) 1.2and3 —(o) t and 2 only (©) 2 and 3 only (@) 1 and 3 only {ESE : 2011] Consider the following statements’ 1. Bricks in masonry are bound by mortar. 2. Mortars make bricks damp proof 3. Strength of brick in masonry is improved by plastering. 4, Addition of lime improves workability 5, Marine constructions need sulphate resistant cement mortar. Which of the above statements are relevant for ‘cement mortar’? (@ 1,2and3 (©) 1.4 and 5 (b) 2, Sand 4 (a) 3, 4 and 5 [ESE : 2014] 3 Workbook 11 Q.12 Consider the following statements: 1, Addition of a small quantity of siaked ime to Portland cement in cement mortar increases the plasticity of the mortar. 2. Light weight mortar is prepared by mixing cement and finely crushed fire bricks with water. 3. Fire resistant mortar is prepared by mixing aluminous cement and finely ground china clay wares with water Which of these statements are correct? fa) 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 (©) 2and3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 [ESE : 2000) Q.13 Why is lime added to cement slurry for the topcoat of plastering? (a) To improve the strength of plaster (©) Tostifen the plaster (6) Tosmoothen the plaster for ease of spread (d)_ Tomake the plaster non-shrinkable [ESE : 2007] Q.14 The mortar used for masonry construction are classified based on strength in |S:2250 and 1S:1905 according to their designations L,, L, Hy Ho. My, Mp. The cortect sequence of increasing order of ther strength is (2) Ly Loy ly Hy My, Mo (©) Loy yy May My, Hos Hy (©) My, My Fy, Hy Ly be (@) Ly Ly My, My, Hy, He [ESE : 1995] Q.15 Which of the following statements are correct with regard to cement mortar? 1. Workability of cement mortar can be Improved by addition of time. 2. Fly-ash cement is economical in plastering jobs. 3. Addition of saw dust improves workability. 4 Sand in mortar can be replaced by finely, crushed fire bricks. 1,2,3and4 Sand 4 only (0) 1,2and 3 only (d) 1, 2nd 4 only [ESE : 2016]12 Q.16 Consider the following statements regarding properties of lime mortar 1. Lime mortar is quite plastic and workable 2. Lime mortar develops strength siowly but continues to gain strength overalong period. 3. Lime mortar gives a fairly strong surface finish. Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? (@) tand2 {b) 1 only (©) 2and3 (d) 1, 2and3 Q.17 Which of the following is NOT a property of fat lime? (a) Colour of fat lime is perfectly white (b) Fat lime slakes vigorously (0) Fat lime has high degree of plasticity (@) Fat lime sets quickly in the presence of air Q.18 Consider the following statements regarding function of sand in mortar 1. Itprevents excessive shrinkage of the mortar in the course of drying 2. Itdoes increase the strength of mortar, Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? (@) tonly (©) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2only (0) Neither 1 nor 2 Directions : Each of the next items consists of two statements, one labelled as ‘Statement (I)' and the other as ‘Statement (Il). Examine these two staternents. carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Civil Engineering © Construction Materials MADE EASY Codes: (@) Both Statement (1) and Statement (I) are 3 individually true; and Statement (Ul) is the 2 correct explanation of Statement (I) 2 (©) Both Statement (1) and Statement (I!) are 2 individually true; but Statement (It) is NOT s the correct explanation of Statement (1) F (©) Statement (I) is true: but Statement (II) is & false (@) Statement (1) is false; but Statement (Il) is true Q.19 Statement (1) = Lime-surkhi mortar is used in construction of Anicuts (dams) since the 19th century. Statement (If) : Portland cement is @ recent material compared to surkhi-mortar which is best suited for hydraulic structures [ESE : 2018) Q.20 Statement (I): Fire resistance of plastering can be achieved by mixing surkhi to the cement mortar. ‘Statement (II) : Insulation against sound and fire can be achieved by adding sufficient water in-situ just before appiying the mortar. IESE : 2016] Statement (I) : Water needed for hydration decides the quantity of the water to be used in mortar preparation. Statement (II): Excess water in mortar reduces its strength Q.2t {0 puonpaide) 00 Avliyooa sui JO Wed GN WB man SaREUERG ASV JayW OP [ESE : 2014] 3 ou wy AGW pO) aa2 Multiple Choice Questions Consider the following statements’ Pozzolana used as an admixture in concrete has the following advantage: 1. Itimproves workability with lesser amount of water. 2. Itincreases heat of hydration and so sets the concrete quickly. 3, It increases resistance to attack by salts, and sulphates 4. It leaches calcium hydroxide. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (@) 1,2,3and4 (6) 1,2and4 (©) 1 and 3 (@) 2,3.and 4 [ESE : 2002, 2017] Match List (Admixture) with Listell (Action in concrete) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List Calcium lignosulphonate Aluminium powders Tartaric Acid Aluminium sulphate List Anti-bleeder Retarcer Air entrainer Water reducer gom> a 2 3. 4 asin i pope aa a4 as ASY Codes: ABCD @3 2 14 ) 4 321 @3 4 1 2 @4 234 [ESE : 2003] Consider the following statements The use of superplasticizers as admixture 1. increases compressive strength of concrete 2. permits lower water-cement ratio, thereby strength is increased 3. reduces the setting time of concrete 4, permits lower cement content, thereby strength is increased? Which of these statements is/are correct? (@) tand3only —(b) Sand 4only (©) 1,3and4only (d) 2only [ESE : 2007] Consider the following statements about the air entraining admixture in concrete: 1. Improve workability 2, Improve durability 3. Reduce segregation during placing 4, Decrease concrete density Which of these statements are correct? (@) 1,2.3and4 — (b) 1and2only (c) Zand3only —(d) Sand 4only [ESE : 2010] Consider the following statements: Admixtures are added to concrete to 1. increase its strength 2. reduce heat of hydration14 | Civil Engineering ¢ Construction Materials 3. delay the setting of cement. 4. reduce water-cement ratio. Which of these statements is/are correct? (@) tonly (b) 1and2 (© 2and3 (d) Sand4 IESE : 2010] Q.6 Theroleof superplasticizer ina cement paste is to (a) disperse the particles {b) disperse the particles and to remove air bubbles (©) disperse the particles, remove air bubbles and to retard setting (0) retard setting ng BORGO B [ESE : 1999] Q.7 Consider the following staternents: The addition of surfactants in the concrete mix results in 1. increase in the water-cement ratio 2. decrease in the water-cement ratio. 3. increase in the strength of concrete 4, decrease in the curing duration 5. increase in the density of concrete Which of these statements are correct? (a) 1,3and4 (b) 2,3and5 (©) 3,4and5 () 1,4and5 [ESE : 1997] Q.8 Consider the following statements: The effect of an air entrainment in concrete is to 1. increase resistance to freezing and thawing 2. improve workability 3. decrease strength Which of these statements is/are correct? Tae 0 paaiiya 10 peanpo1dor 9a Kell yood sia) 70 ved ON Wiad MeN BORDER ASV SOWA Ol (@) 2and3 (b) 1and3 (©) t alone (@ 1,2and3 2 [ESE : 1999] | = Q9 In handling airentraining admixtures the beneficial amount of entrained air depends upon certain factors like wojseaed van MADE ERSY Publications Type and quantity of air-entraining agent. Water-cement ratio of the mix. Strength of aggregates 4. Extent of compaction of concrete. (@) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (©) 1,3.and 4 only (d) 1, 2,3 and 4 [ESE : 2019] ena Directions: The following items consists of two statements; one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)' and the other as ‘Reason (A). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (a) Both A and Rare true and Fis the correct explanation of A (b) Both Aand Rare true but Ais not a correct explanation of A (©) Ais true but Ris false (@) Ais false but Ris true Q.10 Assertion (A): The use of fly ash as an admixture in concrete reduces segregation and bleeding, Reason (R): The use of fly ash as a replacement of sand in a lean-mix increases the workability and has no significant effect on drying shrinkage of concrete. IESE : 2000] Q.11 Assertion (A): Calcium chloride addition in concrete proves more effective in siow- hardening portland cement than in rapid- hardening cement, Reason (R): Calcium chloride acts as an effective accelerator thereby increasing rate of reaction. [ESE : 2001] Q.12 Assertion (A): Admixture in concrete is an essential constituent of concrete. Reason (R): Admixture helps in improving or modifying specific qualities in concrete. [ESE : 2015]Qi a2 as a4 (ecoprione Multiple Choice Questions Aggregates I in a concrete mix the fineness modulus of coarse aggregates 7.6, the fineness modulus of fine aggregate is 2.8 and the economical value of the fineness modulus of combined aggregate is 6.4, then the proportion of fine aggregate is, to 25% w aoe © sm co 0825 [ESE : 1996] ‘To make one cubic meter of 1: 2-4 by volume conerete, the volume of coarse aggregates required is (@) 0.95 (bo) 0.85 m? (©) 0.75 m? (0) 0.65 m? [ESE : 1998} Which one of the following aggregates gives maximum strength in concrete? (a) Rounded aggregate (b) Elongated aggregate (©) Flakyaggregate (d) Cubical aggregate [ESE : 2001] ‘Smaller size of aggregates in a concrete mix (a) provides larger surface area for bonding with, ‘the mortar matrix which increases the compressive strength and reduces the stress concentration at the mortar-aggregate interface (b) is economical as the concrete m dense ix is more Bie Tae as (©) reauires lesser cement for a particular water cement ratio and hence is economical (6) is beneficial as these aggregates can pass through the reinforcement bars more easily [ESE : 2005] What is the range of fineness modulus of sand which is least suitable for making a good concrete? (a) 35-45 (o) 29-32 (©) 26-29 () 22-26 (ESE : 2004] Match List-| (Aggregate) with List-II (Effect) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List-1 Rounded aggregates Crushed aggregates Flaky aggregates legular aggregates List-II Reduce workability appreciably be a high ratio of surface area to volume 2. Require more water than rounded aggregates and give strength lesser than crushed aggregates 3. Give concrete of higher compressive strength due to development of stronger aggregate-mortar bond 4. Require lesser amount of water and cement paste for a given workability gom> Codes: A B c D fa 1 Zz 4 3 ) 1 3 4 2 @ 4 3 1 2 (a) 4 2 1 3 [ESE : 2004] ‘wwwmadeeasypublications.org |16 Civil Engineering * Construction Materials MADE EASY Q7 Ina shape test of aggregate, which one of the Which of these statements are correct? following gives the correct slot for flakinessindex | (@) 1, 2,3, 4 and 5(b) 2,4 and § for amaterial passing 50 mm sieve and retained | 2 () 2and3 (@ tands on 40 mm sieve? 2 [ESE : 2004) ey Amn (ey 27m 3 | @.12 Which of the following statements are wholly (Siren (@) 30mm g correct regarding broken-brick aggregate [ESE : 2005] i usable in concretes? 1, Broken-brick aggregate is obtained by crushing waste bricks; and ithas a density varying between 1000 kg/m?-1200 kgim?. 2. Such aggregate is usable in concrete for foundation in light buildings, floorings and Q.8 The maximum total quantity of dry aggregate by mass per 50 kg of cement, to be taken as the sum of the individual masses of fine and coarse aggregates (kg), for M 20 grade of : concrete, is g wats, ie to #0 £] 5, stom Pyle be mein e ese : 2014) | weight reinforced concrete floors. q ns (@) 1 and 2 only — (b) 2 and 3 only Q9 Which factors influence the workability of | 2 (0) 1. and 3 only (d) 1, 2and3 concrete without sacrificing strength? g [ESE : 2019] 4) Fins spree: 3 | Q.13 Consider the following thermal properties of 2. Quantity of mixing water agffecate: 3. Maximum size of coarse aggregate 1. The principal thermal properties of coarse 4, Shape of coarse aggregate aggregates are specific heat, thermal ‘Selectthe comrectanswer using the codes giventbelow: conductivity and coefficient of thermal (@) tonly (b) 2only expansion. (c) tand2 (a) dand4 2. If the coefficients of thermal expansion of [ESE : 2008) the two materials differ by more than 54 x 10 per°C, the durability of concrete subjected to freezing and thawing may be Q.10 inaconcrete mix, ifthe maximum size of coarse aggregate is increased, the proportion of fine Te pranpodar 69 APU 9o0a Bi to coarse aggregate should be affected. (@) Increased Which of the above statements is(are) (b) Decreased CORRECT? (@) only (b) 2only (6) Kept the same (a) Not dependent on size of aggregates [ESE ; 2015] (©) Both 1and2 (4) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.14 Consider the following statements regarding good sand 1. Itshould contain sharp, angular, coarse and durable grains. 2. Itshould be uniformly graded. 3. The fineness modulus of sand should be Q.11 Consider the following statements: For increasing the workability of concrete, it is necessary to 1. increase the quantity of cement 2. decrease the quantity of sand ‘Doresiaved wei bah OWT iO) AUB W ROS between 2 and 3. 3. alter the proportion of fine and coarse Which of the above statements is(are) aggregates CORRECT? 4, decrease the quantity of water (@) only (0) 2and3 5. use angular aggregate (c) tand2 (d) 1and3MADE EASY Publications Directions: The following items consists of two statements; one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)' and the other as 'Reason (R)’. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (@) Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A (©) Both Aand Rare true but Ris not a correct explanation of A (©) Ais true but Fis false (d) Ais false but Ris true Workbook | 47 Q.15 Assertion (A) : Concrete of desired strength can be achieved by weight-batching method. Reason (R) : Volume-batching method does Tot take into account bulking of aggregates, hence concrete of desired strength cannot be achieved by volume-batching. IESE : 2014} Q.16 Assertion (A): The specific surface of aggregate decreases with increase in size of the aggregate. Reason (R): The workability of a mix is influenced more by the finer fractions than the coarse particles. a 1aa1gnS AWBUAGEO © [ESE : 1996) ‘ores uiad Voli eu \nOWIN wio} hue wl pasinin 70 peonporday Ba Kew yoOG Ai JO VEG ON TuleG Aan SHOWOARGASVS SOWA 6) " ‘MADE EASY Publicaa2 as a4 concrete is required to be mixed in a mixer machine is (@) 10 (©) (b) 2 (@) 100 [ESE : 1997] ‘The capacity of a "28 S type" concrete mixer is 0.8 m®, For mixing one cubic meter of concrete, the quantity of cement required is 5.5 bags. In order to avoid fractional usage of cement bags, the volume of concrete (in m*) to be mixed per batch will be (a) 079 (©) 0.55 (©) 0.73 (d) 0.44 [ESE : 1998] Consider the following strengths of concrete: 1. Cube strength 2. Cylinder strength 3. Splittensile strength 4. Modulus of rupture The correct sequence in increasing order of these strengths is @ 3.4.2.1 ©) 3.4.1.2 c) 4,321 () 4,3, 1,2 [ESE : 1999] The correct sequence of workability test(s)/ method(s) in the order of their application from low to high workability is (a) slump test, compacting factor test and vee-bee consistometer The optimum numberof revolutions over which | en on as MADE EASY Concrete (b) compacting factor test, vee-bee consistometer and slump test. (©) vee-bee consistometer, slump test and compacting factor test. (a) vee-bee consistometer, compacting factor test and slump test [ESE : 2000] Consider the following statements: Curing of conerete by steam under pressure 1, increases the compressive strength of concrete 2. reduces the shear strength of concrete 3. increases the speed of chemical reaction Which of these statements is/are correct? (@) 1,2and3 —(b) 1 alone (©) 2and3 (d) Salone (ESE : 2001} The length of ime for which a concrete mixture will remain plastic is usually more dependent on (@) the setting time of cement than on the amount of mixing water and atmospheric temperature the atmospheric temperature than on the amount of mixing water and the setting time of cement the setting time of cement and the amount of mixing water than on atmospheric temperature the amount of mixing water used and atmospheric temperature than on the setting time of cement (©) © (@) [ESE : 2002]MADE EASY Workbook 19 Q7 Consider the following pairs Q.10 According to the Indian Standard +, Hand compaction of heavily reinforced | Specifications, concrete should be cured under sections : Low workablity (0-25 mm slump) | 2 a humidity of 2. Concreting of shallow sections with |3 (a) 90% (bo) 80% vibrations : High workability (125-150 mm | (c) 70 (d) 60% siump) 2 [ESE : 2012] Consider the following statements as describing the Rheological behaviour of fresh concrete: 1. Newtonian 3. Concreting af lightly reinforced sections like pavements : Low workability (5-50 mm slump) 4. Concreting of lightly reinforced section by | 5 hand or heavily reinforced sections with | 5 2. Non-Newtonian vibration : Medium workability (25-75 mm | & Rao gitigar evan sear rte is slump) & constant Which of the pairs given above are correctly | 3 4 re Raggett 1 shear rete depends matched? g " (@ tand2 (b) 2and3 i Which of these statements are correct? () 3end4 (@ 1ena3 2 (@) 1,2,3and4 (b) 2 and 4 only [ESE : 2004) | © (©) 1,2 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only 5 [ESE : 2013] Q.8 Consider the follawing statements =| Q.12 Consider the following statements : Presence of Curing of concrete is necessary because {3 Na,O and K,O in conerete leads to 1. Expansive reaction in concrete 2. Cracking of concrete 3. Disruption of concrete 4, Shrinkage of concrete Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 1. concrete needs more water for chemical reaction 2. itis necessary to protect the water intially mixed in concrete from being lost during evaporation 3. penetration of surrounding water increases the strength of concrete in 8 paanpordo7 6a Feu yo0a Su Which of these statements is/are correct ? Ot ndre (@) Sand 4 . (a) 1,2and3 (0) 1 and 3 only [ESE : 2014) {c) 2 only (d) 3 only Q.13. Consider the following statements regarding [ESE : 2007) ‘setting of cement’ 1. Low-heat cement sets faster than OPC. Q.9_ Which one of the following is correct regarding 2. Final seting time decides the strength of the most effective requirements of durability inconerete? coment 3. Initial setting time of Portland Pozzollona (@) Providing reinforcement near the exposed 3 is 30 minutes RoW 0) Ave U POS concrete surface (b) Applying a protective coating to the exposed concrete surface 4. Airinduced setting is observed when stored under damp conditions. 5. Addition of gypsum retards the setting (©) Restricting the minimum cement content | # and the maximum water cement ratio and | 3 time. the type of cement 3 Which of the above statements are correct? (d) Compacting the concrete to a greater | & (a) 1,2 and3 (b) 2, 3 and 4 degree 2 () 3,4 and 5 (0) 2,.3and5 [ESE : 2009] [ESE : 2014)20 ivilengineering © Construction Materials MADE EASY Pubheations Q.14 Consider the following statements: c High Alumina Cement (HAC) = (1 a00085 1. has high early compressive strength and | high heat of hydration than OPC-43 grade |S 1 eT _ 2. is not suitable to be used in cold regions |= Water Cement Ratio Which of these statements is/are correct? | 2 (c) Water Content x Water Cement Ratio (@) 1 alone (b) 2alone : 100F (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3 O OF IESE : 2001] [ESE : 2019] @.15. Consider the following constituents of a high performance concrete (HPC): Q.18 Which one of the following methadsitechniques will be used for placing of concrete in 1. Cement dewatered "Caissons or Coffer’ dams? 2. Fine aggregate (@) Tremie method 3. Coarse aggregate (b) Placing in bags 4. Water (0) Prepacked concrete 5. Mineral admixture (d) In-the-dry practice 6. Chemical admixture [ESE : 2019] Which of these constituents are relevant for HPC? (@) 1, 2,3, 4, 5 and 6 (©) 1, 2,3, 4 and 5 only (©) 2, 3, 4. 5 and 6 only () 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 only Q.19 Permeability in concrete is studied towards providing for, or guarding against, which of the following features? 1. The penetration by materials in solution may adversely affect the durability of concrete; moreover, aggressive liquids ‘attack’ the concrete, 2. In case of reinforced concrete, ingress of moisture and air will result in corrosion of steel leading to an increase in volume of steel, resulting in cracking and spalling of the concrete cover, 3. The moisture penetration depends on permeability and ifthe concrete can become saturated with water itis less vulnerable to 72d oN wis MON SOIATG ASW GOW O17 [ESE : 2012] Q.16 Consider the following statements: 1. If more water is added to concrete for increasing its workability, it results into concrete of low strength. 2. No slump is an indication of a good workable concrete. 3. Higher the slump of concrete, lower will be its workability nyo paonpaIdaT Ra KB YOO Sa CE) frost action. 4, Workabilty of concrete is affected by water colt etWol es wtercenenteai (@) 1 2and 3° @) 1 and 2 ony (©) 1nd 3 only (d) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statements are correct? (@) tandSonly — (b) Zand only (©) tand4only — (d) 2and4only [ESE : 2017] [ESE : 2019] Q.20 On an average, in a 125 mm slump, the concrete may lose about (in first one hour) Q.17 The minimum cement content (kgim®) for a |= aes pre-specified strenath of concrete (using | 3 eerie standard notations) premised on ‘fee water- | 3 coment ratio’ will be as ° em ESE: 2019]Q.21 Poisson's ratio of concrete u can be determined using the formula (-#’) Tanten) shore Wis pl wet, rg, his resonant frequency ot longitudinal vibration, inte Lis distance between transducers, In mm {ESE : 2019) ve @) (fz) Q.22 Segregation in concrete results in 1. Sand streaks 2, Surface scaling 3. Honey combing (a) 1 and 2 only {o) 1 and 3 only (b) 2and 3 only (6) 1,2and3 Q.23 Consider the following statements regarding concrete: 1. High pressure steam curing of concrete is recommended for rapid gain of strength of concrete. Concrete, asa fluid, is more often assumed to behave like a Bingham fluid, According o IS code, curing should be done under humidity of 80% at a temperature of 2523. Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? (@) 2only (©) Both t and3 (0) 3only (0) Both 1 and 2 Q.24 Consider the following limitations of slump test: 1. As such, there is no direct relationship between the workability and the value of slump of conerete. ce Workbook 21 2. Itis not suitable for a concrete in which maximum size of the aggregate exceeds the prescribed limit. 3. It does not grant the facility to easily detect the difference in water content of successive batches of concrete of the same identical imix Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (a) 1and2 (b) 2and3 (©) tand3 (d) 1, 2and3 Q.25 Consider the following statements regarding concrete cancer: 1, This phenomenon is accompanied by ‘extensive expansion and may lead in bad cases to complete disruption and disintegration of the concrete. The trouble is due to reaction between silica in aggregate and alkalis in the cement. Which af the above statements is(are) CORRECT? (@) 1 only {b) 2 only (©) Both 1and2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 I Q.26 Bleeding of concrete is said to occur when (@) finer particles settle down at the bottom. () coarser particles gel separated (©) cement paste rises to the surface of concrete. (d) finer particles collect in isolated pockets. Q.27 Consider the following statements concerning ‘elasticity of concrete’ 1. Stress-strain behaviour of concrete is @ straight line up to 10% of ultimate stress, Strain determination is obtained trom tangent modulus. Modulus of elasticity of concrete is also called as secant modulus. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 1,2and3—(b) tandSonly (©) 1and2only (d) 2and 3 only To peonporde) 00 Aa yaa si Jo Wed ON eG ON SANEANG ASW TOWN 01 Fale J901aRS WUBUNESD © meu Q.28 Rheological or flow equation of fresh concrete in expressed by (a) Newton's model (©) Bingham model (©) Le Chatelier’s model TSsT aod we (d) Neville mode!22 Directions: The following items consists of two statements; one labelled as ‘Assertion (4)' and the other as ‘Reason (A). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (2) Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct ‘explanation of A (b) Both A and A are true but Fis not a correct explanation of A (©) Ais true but Fis false (0) Ais false but A is true Q.29 Assertion (A): For identical mix, the cube compressive strength of concrete obtained from 150m cube is higher than 15 om x 30. om cylinder compressive strength. Reason (R): Cube compressive strength is higher than the cylinder compressive strength because of its higher contact area under the load. [ESE : 1995] Assertion (A): The spiiting test for determining the tensile strength of concrete gives more uniform results than any other tension test. Reason (R); The splitting test moulds can be used for casting specimens for both compression and tension tests. IESE : 2004] Assertion (A): The tests for determining the setting times of cements are of little use in assessing the hardening of cement concrete. Reason (R): Ultimate strength of concrete in- situ is not dependent upon the setting times of cement used. Q.30 ast [ESE : 2011] Assertion (A): One year strength of continuously moist cured concrete is 40% higher than that of 28 days strength, while no- moisture-curing can lower the strength to about 40%, Reason (R): Moist curing for the first seven to fourteen days results in a compressive strength ‘of 70 to 80% of that of 28 days moisture curing. Qs2 Civil Engineering @ Construction Mater a aalang WINGO © CON IOC NON SuemDIRRA ASVS 3GvN = 3a Rew yo0a 8 Te posnpond ‘mn own way Aue uy RT Toe used [ESE : 2013] Is MADE EASY Q.33 Assertion (A) : Grading of concrete is based on 28-day strength, Reason (R) : Concrete does not gain any further strength after 28-day curing, [ESE : 2014] ‘Statement (I): There is no practical method of concrete mix design based on specific surface aggregates. Statement ([I): Surface area of aggregates plays a vital role in achieving the right mix desired for a desired strength. [ESE : 2018] 34 Q.35 Statement (1) : Rapid method of concrete mix- design will take 3 days for trials. Statement (Il) : This rapid method depends ‘on curing the concrete in warm water at or above 55°C, [ESE : 2018] Conventional Questions Q.36 Using amix design procedure, mix proportions for the desired grade of concrete have been obtained as 1: 2.1:3.5 (by mass) with water cement ratio of 0.5 and air contents of 3% Calculate the weights of individual ingredients required tomake 0.25 m* concrete. The speciic gravity of cement, sand and aggregate were 3.15, 2.65 and 2.7 respectively. [ESE : 2000] Caloulate the quantities of cement, sand and coarse aggregate required to produce one cubic meter of concrete for mix proportions of 1:1:40:2.80 (by volume) with water cement ratio of 0.48 (by mass). Bulk densities of cement, sand and coarse aggregates are 14.7, 16.66 and 15.68 kN/m® respectively. Percentage of entrained air is 2.0. Specific gravity of cement, sand and coarse aggregate are 3.15, 26 and 25 respectively. [ESE : 2003] as7aa a2 a3 a4 Multiple Choice Questions Toy a Fm paar! wg Fe yeOa HP Ved ON BC NON SUOHPSIAN ASW SHIN BOERS According to the relevant IS code, the weight of the timber is to be reckoned at a moisture content of (@) zero (©) 8% (b) 4% (0) 12% IESE : 1995] The nail diameter should not be more than least thickness of the wooden member to (a) v6 (© vio (©) ve @ we [ESE : 1996) The expansion and shrinkage of plywoods are comparatively very low as (@) they are held in position by adhesives (©) they are glued under pressure (©) plies ate placed at right angles to each other (A) they are prepared trom veneers [ESE : 1996] Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-| Listl A. Deciduous 1. Soft wood 5 B. Conifer 2. Hard wood : C. Endogenous 3. Eucalyptus 3 D. Exogenous. 4, Bamboo a 4 Timber Codes: A Bc OD @m1 23 4 ) 21 3.4 M2143 @ 12 4 3 (ESE : 1997] During the conversion of timber by sawing, in order to obtain strong timber pieces, the cuts should be made by (@) ordinary sawing (©) tangential sawing (©) quarter sawing (2) radial sawing [ESE : 1997} A timber beam of effective span L and of cross-section b x d is said to be laterally supported if d/b and Lib are respectively (@) less than 1 and less than 48 (b) less than 2 and less than 49 (©) less than 3 and less than 50 (@) less than 4 and less than 51 [ESE : 1997] Match List-I with List-ll and select the correct, answer using the codes given below the lists List-1 A. The innermost part or core of the stem of atree B, The vascular tissue which encloses the pith ©. Acellular tissue and woody fibre arranged in distinct concentric circles D. Thethin layer below the bark not converted into sapwood as yet5 ch © Construct 1. Transverse septa (medullary rays) 2. Annual rings 3. The cambium layer 4. The outermost cover or skin of the stem 5. Medula (pith) Cc ‘odes: A BCD @i2@ 5 3 4 (oyealen oles teh ad 2 7 @ 5 1 4 3 [ESE : 1998] The strength of timber is maximum in the direction (@) perpendicular to the grains (©) parallel to the grains (©) 45° to the grains () at all angles [ESE : 2000] The ratio of tangential shrinkage to radiel shrinkage of wood due to reduction in moisture content is (@) in the range from 3.1 to 5.1 (©) in the range from 2 to 3 (©) in the range from 1 to 2 (0) less than or equal to 1 [ESE : 2001] Consider the following methods of preservation of timber: 1. Pressure application 2. Brush application 3. Dipping 4, Open tank application The correct sequence of these methods in the increasing order of their effectiveness is @ 13,42 (©) 3,421 © 2.341 () 4,2,1,3 [ESE : 2002] Consider the following statements: Hardest timber is obtained from the wood grown in 1. the moderately dry climatic regions 2. the Himalayan slopes 00 a 19oTaNS 79 paanpoidos 04 Kew yo04 sui Jo WES ON uO HeN SUNOS ASV SWAG 3 3. the open areas 4, the thin jungles Which of these statements are correct? (@) tand3 () tand4 (©) 2and3 (d) 2and4 [ESE : 2004} Q.12 Consider the following statements: Dry rot in timber is due to 1. stacking wood in open areas 2. lack of ventilation 3. decomposition of sap 4. lack of preservatives Which of these statements are correct? (@) 1and2 (b) t and 3 (©) 2and3 (@) Sand 4 [ESE : 2004} Q13 Match List-I (Term) with List-II (Brief description) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-1 Heart shakes Knot Rot Sap wood List-II 1. Disintegration caused by fungi Outer layers of a log of wood A branch base embedded in timber by natural growth 4. Cracks widest at centre and diminishing towards the outer circumference Codes: AB @1 3 ) 4 2 2 a pomp ep 4 q 4 1 4 4 1 Noeond [ESE : 2005] Q.14 Consider the following statements: Kiln. seasoning of timber results in 1. reduced density 2. reduced life 3. dimensional stabilityMADE EASY Qs 16 Quiz 18 Pubtentions Which of these statements is/are correct? (@ 1.2and3 — (b) tonly (© 2and3 () 1and3 [ESE : 2005) The timber preservative “creosote” belongs to the group of (a) water soluble salts (b) organic solvent type (c) tar oil type (A) inorganic solvent type ory [ESE : 2006} ‘As a natural material, timber is which one of the following? (@) Isotropic (@) Homogeneous (©) Anisotropic (0) Heterogeneous [ESE : 2007] Shear strength of timber depends on which one of the following? (@) Lignin with fibres (b) Medullary rays (©) Heartwood (©) Sapwood eed oN ui#0 van SuRIeONTW ASYS SOV [ESE : 2007] Match List-| (Wood element) with List-Il (Description) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists List-1 Pith ‘Sapwood Heart wood Cambium layer ll 1. Innermost portion of the vee 2. Inner annual rings surrounding the pith 3. Qutermost annual rings 4. Thin layer of sap between sapwood and peonpards oa Rew wooa 5 pomp Tojsapied Wen Ogi noyiiw m6) AE WB inner bark Codes: ABCD @13 24 ) 2 4 1 3 1423 @2 3 1 4 [ESE : 2008] aig Q.20 aa Q22 Workbook _ 25 In respect of moisture content in wood, the fiber saturation point refers to which one of the folowing? (a) Free water present in the cells, (b) Free water present in cell walls and cell cavities (©) No moisture present in cell walls and cell cavities (d) No free water exists in cell cavities but cell walls are saturated [ESE : 2008] Consider the following statements on the specific gravity of wood: 1. It is always greater than 2 2. tis less than 1 8. Itisnot dependent upon temperature and equilibrium moisture content. 4. Its dependent upon type of species. Which of these statements are correct? (@) 1, 2,3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 3 only {o) 2 and 3 only (@) 2 and 4 only [ESE : 2012] Consider the following statements: Seasoning of timber results in 1. increased strength 2. increased durability 3, reduced resilience 4, increased dimensional stability Which of these statements are correct? (@ 1,2and4 —(b) 1, 2and 3 () 1,3and4 — (@) 2, Band 4 [ESE : 2012] Which of the following statements are correct? 1. Knots in a tree affect the continuity of fibres. 2. Nail knots donot influence the strength ot timber. 3. Druxiness of wood is not a defect 4, Tall trees with twisted fibres give good timber of poles, 1,2, 3.and 4 @ (&) 1, 2 and 4 only {e) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 2, 3 and 4 only [ESE : 2013]26 Civil Engineering @ Construction Materi: Q.23 Alternate wetting and drying of timber: 1. Results in shrinkage and swelling Brings about wet rot onset Increases the durability Causes transmission of spores from germination (@) 1,2,3and 4 (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (€) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 2, 3 and 4 only IESE : 2013] 2 3 4 walang wbutae5 @ Q.24 Which IS code is used for classification of | & limber for seasoning purposes? = (@) 1S: 4970-1973 (b) IS: 1708-1969 | (co) IS: 1141-1968 (a) IS : 399-1963 & [ESE : 2014] |= F Q.25 In the cross-section of a timber, cambium layer | 3 can occur in 5 (@) Inner Bark and Sap Wood 2 (©) Pith and Heart Wood gz (c) Sap Wood and Heart Wood z (6) Outer Bark and Sap Wood 7 [ESE : 2016] | > Q.26 Consider the following statements regarding | = timber 2 1, The strength of timber increases by Kiln | 2 seasoning. 2 2. Cutting of wood is to be done prior to | 3 treatment 2 4. Water seasoning is good for prevention of | = swerpiog. é 4, ASCU treatment enhances the strength of wood. Which of the above statements are correct? (@) 1,2andgonly (b) 2,3and 4 only (©) 1,3and4only (4) 1,2, 3and4 [ESE : 2016] Q.27 Consider the following statements about defects due to natural farces: 1 Cup shake occurs due tonon-uniform growth oF excessive bending of a growing tree during a cyclonic weather Heart shake occurs due to shrinkage of heart wood, when tree is over matured. Torssyured UeTiiM win INOW IG) ROW BR Publications ials Which of the above statement/s is/are CORRECT? (@) 1 only (©) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2only (6) Neither 1 nor 2 Q.28 Consider the following statements regarding plywood 1. Due to cross-grained structure, the tendency to shrink or swell gets reduced. 2. The wood shrinks or swells more across the grains. Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? a) t only (©) 2only (©) Both tand2 (4) Neither 1 nor2 Q.29 Consider the following statements 1. Dry rot in sap wood is caused by fungal attack. Brown rot in coniferous woods is a result of fungal attack, Alternate wetting and drying of unseasoned timber causes ‘powdery’ form of decay in wood. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (a) 1,2and3 —(b) 1and 2only (c) 2and3only (d) 1 and 3only 2 3. Q.30 The defect which develops due to uncontrolled and non-uniform loss of moisture from wood is known as (2) Shake (0) Warping (©) Knot (@) Cross grain Q.31 Consider the following statements related to timber: 1. Palm and bamboo are examples of endogenous trees. Exogeneous trees grow outwards and are used for making structural elements, 2 3. Soft woods are darker in colour as compared to hardwood. Which of the above statements is(are) CORRECT? (a) 2only (b) 2and3. (e) tand3. (d) tand2 EASY PublicationsDirections: The following items consists of two statemients; one labelled as ‘Assertion (A)" and the other as ‘Reason (A). You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the codes given below: Codes: (a) Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A {b) Both Aand Rare true but Ris not a correct explanation of A (©) Ais true but Ris false (d) Ais false but Ris tue Q.32 Assertion (A) : Timber suitable for tension members is obtained from coniferous trees. Reason (R) : Coniferous trees have distinct annular rings and straight grains. [ESE : 2012] 2.33. Assertion (A): Within a given species, green limber of large moisture content dries in the same length of time as that of lower moisture content Reason (R): The sapwood which contains most of the moisture, dries more rapidly than the heartwood [ESE : 1999] jeu alang WORD © oN WIG NEN WORAIRG AVA BOW OTE ha badapoidar 8 Kew ¥OHa Sh on Workbook 27 Q.34 Statement (1): Air seasoning of structural timber renders it more durable, tough and elastic. Statement (II): Air seasoning of timber is the most economical and eco-friendly method of treatment when time is not a constraining criterion, [ESE : 2018] Q.35 Statement (I): Spiiting of fibres is a type of seasoning defect in wood, ‘Statement (I): Seasoning of timber is a general requirement for structural purposes. [ESE : 2016] Q.36 Assertion (A): Seasoning of timber gives dimensional stability, safety against attack by fungi and improved workability. Reason (R): Seasoning of timber removes moisture in the form of sap from timber. [ESE : 2015]Bricks and Brick Masonry Multiple Choice Questions Q.1 When the comer of a brick is removed along the line joining midpoints of adjoining sides, the portion lett is called (@) closer (©) squint brick (©) queencloser —_(d) king closer [ESE : 2000] Q.2 Bricks are but at a temperature range of (a) 500"10 700°C (©) 700°t0. 900°C (©) 900" to 1200° (@) 1200°to 150°C [ESE : 1999] Q.3_ When the comer of a brick is removed along the line joining midpoints of adjoining sides, the portion left is called (@) closer {b) squint brick (©) queencloser (4) king closer IESE : 2000] Q.4 An arrangement for temporarily supporting a structure from beneath for safety, is known as (@) jacking (b) underpinning (©) supporting (a) hauling IESE : 2000] Q5 _ Thebricks which are extensively used for b refractories in furnaces are (@) Chrome bricks (0) Sillimanite b: | www madedasypublications.org a ha MADE EASY (0) Magnesite bricks (A) Fosterite bricks IESE : 2001] Consider the following stages in the manufacturing of bricks: 1. Weathering 2. Moulding 3. Tempering The correct sequence of these stages in the manufacturing of the bricks, is @ 1.28 () 2.3.1 © 1.3.2 () 3.2.1 [ESE : 2002} Consider the following characteristics with respect to brick 1. Minimum compressive strength = 175 (Standard units) 2. Minimum absorption in 24 hours, (in % of dty weight) = 12 3. Very litle efflorescence 4. Tolerance in dimensions ‘As per Indian Standards classification, a brick with the characteristics given above is termed as @ Hi Ll (b) Fu (@) Hut [ESE : 2004] Match List-! (Test) with Listell (Procedure) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: ‘A. Absorption B. Hardness C. Soundness D. Structure © Copyright | aeas Q.10 an a2 List-l A brick is to be broken for the test ‘Two bricks are taken and they can be struck with each other without breaking 3. Ascratchis easily made on brick surface with the help of a finger nail 4. Difference in weight between the brick immersed in water for 16 hours andits dry weight Codes: pa (b) © A (a) 1 4 4 @) 4 B 3 3 2 2 eerna D 4 1 1 4 [ESE : 2004] Refractory bricks resist (@) high temperature (©) chemical action (©) dampness (d) allof the above (08d ON NNO MON SOPOT ASS SGV 0) Neu Falang WE NGOD @ [ESE : 2005] What is the numberof traditional bricks required | & for 10 m* of brickwork with standard thickness | 3 of cement mortar (1: 3 to 1: 5, as the case | z may be)? 3 (a) 4750 (b) 4850 2 (©) 4950 (@) 5050 al [ESE ; 2008) | = Modular bricks are of nominal size 20 x 10 x 10 cm and 20% of the volume is lost in mortar between joints. Then what is the number of modular bricks required per cubic meter of brickwork? (@) 520 (©) 485 (bp) 500 (d) 470 [ESE : 2009] Consider the following statements: 1. Bricks lose their strength by 26% when soaked in water 2, Minimum crushing strength of brick in buildings should be 35 kg/cm’ 413 ats ate Workbook.) 3. The size of modular type bricks is 20 em x 40cm x 10. cmincluding mortar thickness. Which of these statements are correct? (@) 1,2and3 {b) 1 and 2 only (©) 1andgonly (a) Zand 3only [ESE : 2010] The minimum wall thickness of any load bearing wall in case of public building built with mortar, as per IS code, should be not less than @ potck (6) 1 brick co Ye te) 20k [ESE : 2011] Maximum siendermess ratio for load-bearing masonry wall built in cement mortar, as per IS code, shall not exceed (a) 13 (b) 20 (©) (@) 9 [ESE : 2011] If the effective length, effective height and effective thickness of a masonry wall are /, h and t respectively, then the sienderness ratio of the wall shall be a) (o) oo lah (0) Larger of ; and > (0) Smaller of i and 2 (ESE: 2011} When provided with alternating courses of (a) all headers and (b) all stretchers, the front ‘elevation of such brick masonry is designated as (a) English bond (b) Single Flemish bond (©) Double Flemish bond (@) Ret-trap bond [ESE : 2013] FEE EN30 Cwilngineering © Construction Materials MADE EASY Q.17 Which of the following is an ODD one as Q.22 Consider the foliowing statements regarding frog regards equirements of good brick-earth? in bricks. {@) Itmust be tree from lumps of lime 1. An indent called frog, 1-2 em deep. is (©) It should not be mixed with salty water provided for 9 cm high bricks (©) ttmustbe non-homogeneous 2. The size of frog should generally be 0g (@) should not contain vegetabie and organic 10x4x 10m matter 3. The purpose of providing frog is to form key (ESE : 2014] for holding the mortar. 4. Frogis rot provided i joks an Q.18 Bulls trench kiln is used in the manufacturing ‘09 's not provided in 4 cm high bricks and E 3 extruded bricks. @) lime () cement 3 Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (© bres) roneornene |] tara Barc gz (c) an . ane [GATE : 2016] 2 0.19 As per Indian standards for brick, minimum | | 0-28 Consider the folowing statements regarding acceptable compressive strength of any class | * vafgPaiuges of@gga! mortars: Sie ace oe racer e | 1. Frovesistantroar: Tis motarispropared CUES MmT eta z by adding aluminious cement to the fine eae ee 3 powder o fre-bricks, eT 2. Lightweight mortar : This mortaris prepared 2 by adding material such as saw dust, wood Q.20 Consider the following statements S Porn P. Walls of one brick thick are measured in square meters. Q. Walls of one brick thick are measured in cubic meters. R._No deduction in the brickwork quantity is: made for openings in walls up to 0.1 m® area, S. For the measurement of excavation from the borrow pit in a fairly uniform ground, deadman are left at suitable intervals. For the above statements, the correct option is (a) P-False; Q-True; R-False; S-True (b) P-False; O-True; R-False; S-False (©) P-True; Q-False; A-True; S-False (d) P-True; Q-False: R-True; S-True [GATE : 2017] Q.21 Efflorescence of bricks is due to (a) Excessive burning of bricks (b) High silt content in brick clay (©) High porosity of bricks (d) Soluble salts present in parent clay [ESE ; 2016] \ ss acral Powder etc to the lime mortar or cement mortar. 3. Sound-absorbing mortar : The bulk density of such a mortar varies from 6 to 12 KNimm?, 4. X-ray shielding mortar: Itis a heavy type of mortar with bulk density over 22 kNim$ and aggregates used in this type of mortar are obtained from heavy rock. Which of the above statements are CORRECT? (@) 2and4 (b) tand3. ()1,2and4 — (d) 1,2, dand4 Te pasrpaidai 6q feu ¥o00 Su Q.24 The relation between the sirength of brick masonry f,. the strength of bricks /,, and the strength of mortar f,, is given by (where K,, is & coetticient based on the layout of the bricks and tre pins} _ : wo bayeh wy Knife © &=\Kih 0) y=Kelble Se Q.25 Consider the following statements regarding bricks: