25-02-2016, 03:51 PM
1. a) Explain any one method of cement manufacturing with a neat flow chart. 8
b) Explain any two physical properties of cement in detail. 8
2. a) Define workability of concrete. Explain anyone method of measuring it. 8
b) What are the steps of manufacture of concrete ? Explain anyone in detail. 8
3. a) Enlist the mechanical properties of aggregates. Explain anyone. 8
b) Explain:
i) Superplasticizers
ii) Retarders. 8
4. a) What are the factors affecting the strength of concrete ? Explain anyone. 10
b) Explain the types of shrinkage of concrete. 8