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
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2. The adequate workability necessary for _________ compaction with the compacting equipment available.
a) Half
b) Quarter
c) Full
d) Double
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3. __________ water-cement ratio content to give adequate durability for the particular site conditions.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
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4. _________ cement content to avoid shrinkage cracking due to temperature cycle in mass concrete.
a) Minimum
b) Nominal
c) .5
d) Maximum
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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
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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
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7. What is the approx. mix proportion for M15?
a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2
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8. What is the approx. mix proportion for M20?
a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2
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9. What is the approx. mix proportion for M25?
a) 1:3:6
b) 1:2:4
c) 1:1.5:3
d) 1:1:2
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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
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