Building Material [2]

66) The tensile strength of concrete is nearly ......... of its compressive strength

  • (a) 2 %
  • (b) 5 %
  • (c) 15 %
  • (d) 30 %

67) When using mechanical compactor, the slump of concrete should not exceed

  • (a) 20 mm
  • (b) 30 mm
  • (c) 40 mm
  • (d) 50 mm

68) If the slump of a concrete mix is 60 mm, its workability is considered to be

  • (a) low
  • (b) medium
  • (c) high
  • (d) very high

69) Which defect is likely to develop in case concrete is not placed properly?

  • (a) Hair cracks
  • (b) Separation of ingredients
  • (c) Segregation
  • (d) all of the above

70) The central part of a tree is called

  • (a) heart wood
  • (b) pith
  • (c) sap wood
  • (d) cambium layer

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