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Concrete Technology and Design MCQ Question with Answer

Concrete Technology and Design MCQ with detailed explanation for interview, entrance and competitive exams. Explanation are given for understanding.

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Question No : 43
For the construction of R.C.C. slabs, columns, beams, walls, etc. the grade of concrete mix used, is

1 : 3 : 6
1 : 1 ½ : 3
1 : 2 : 4
1 : 1 : 2

Question No : 44
In a counterfort retaining wall, the main reinforcement is provided on the (i) Bottom face in front counterfort (ii) Inclined face in front counterfort (iii) Bottom face in back counterfort (iv) Inclined face in back counterfort The correct answer is

(i) and (ii),
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(iii) and (iv)

Question No : 45
If the permissible stress in steel in tension is 140 N/mm², then the depth of neutral axis for a singly reinforced rectangular balanced section will be

0.35 d
0.40 d
0.45 d
Dependent on grade of concrete also

Question No : 46
High temperature

Increases the strength of concrete
Decreases the strength of concrete
Has no effect on the strength of concrete
None of these

Question No : 47
An aggregate is known as cyclopean aggregate if its size is more than

4.75 mm
30 mm
60 mm
75 mm

Question No : 48
Normally pre-stressing wires are arranged in the

Upper part of the beam
Lower part of the beam
Center
Anywhere

Question No : 49
Setting time of cement increases by adding

Gypsum
Hydrogen peroxide
Calcium chloride
Sodium oxide