Building Material [2]

41) The bulking of sand ............ with addition of water upto about 5% by weight.

  • (a) increases
  • (b) decreases

42) Concrete is strong in tension but weak in compression.

  • (a) True
  • (b) False

43) The compressive strength of a good concrete should nor be less then 15.5 N/mm2:

  • (a) Yes
  • (b) No

44) The density of a good concrete should be about

  • (a) 6 kN/m3
  • (b) 12 kN/m3
  • (c) 18 kN/m3
  • (d) 24 kN/m3

45) Consolidation of concrete should proceed

  • (a) before mixing
  • (b) before placing
  • (c) immediately after mixing
  • (d) immediately after placing

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