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For testing compressive and tensile strength of cement, the cement mortar is made by mixing cement and standard sand in the proportions of
A 1 : 2
B 1 : 3
C 1 : 4
D 1 : 6
In what ratio must a mixture of 11% sugar strength be mixed with that of 25% sugar strength so as to get a new mixture of 13% sugar strength?
A 5:1
B 6:1
C 7:2
D 10:3
According to IS specifications, the compressive strength of ordinary Portland cement after three days should not be less than
A 7 MPa
B 11.5 MPa
C 16 MPa
D 21 MPa
The compound of Portland cement which contributes to the strength after two to three years is
A Tri-calcium silicate
B Di-calcium silicate
C Tri-calcium aluminate
D Tetra-calcium alumino ferrite
The ratio of sand to gravel in a mixture is 7 : 8 while that between gravel and cement is 6 : 7. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?
A 49 : 48
B 7 : 7
C 8 : 6\
D 3 : 4
Initial setting time of cement for asbestos cement products should be not less than
A 30 minutes
B 50 minutes
C 75 minutes
D 90 minutes
As compared to ordinary portland cement, high alumina cement has
A Higher initial setting time but lower final setting time
B Lower initial setting time but higher final setting time
C Higher initial and final setting times
D Lower initial and final setting times
As compared to ordinary portland cement, use of pozzuolanic cement
A Reduces workability
B Increases bleeding
C Increases shrinkage
D Increases strength
Alumina, silica, lime and iron oxide are the basic raw material for the manufacture of portland cement. The component of Portland cement which first hardens is
A 5CaO . 3Al2O3
B 3CaO . Al2O3
C 3CaO . SiO2
D 2CaO . SiO2
The maximum quantity of calcium chloride used as an accelerator in cement in percentage by weight of cement is
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4

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