Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU BE03006021 Concrete Technology Winter 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 3 · Subject code BE03006021
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the key aspects of sustainable concrete.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the functions of each Bogue's compound.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the laboratory test to find the normal consistency of cement.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the precautions to be taken in storing the cement bag.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss the alkali aggregate reaction.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the functions and types of chemical admixtures used in concrete.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the effect of size, shape, and grading of aggregates on workability and strength.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define workability of concrete and describe three slump cone patterns with the sketch.

(b)
4 marks
Discuss the factors affecting the strength of hardened concrete.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the relationship between water-cement ratio and compressive strength with graphs.

(a)
3 marks
Explain slump loss and segregation in concrete.
(b)
4 marks
Describe various curing methods and their importance.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the factors affecting creep of concrete.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define permeability and its importance for concrete durability.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the factors affecting durability of concrete.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the mix design procedures of concrete as per IS: 10262-2019.
(a)
3 marks
Discuss sulphate attack and its preventive measures for durable concrete.
(b)
4 marks
Explain carbonation-induced corrosion in reinforced concrete structures.
(c)
7 marks
Describe the factors influencing the mix proportions of concrete.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define High Performance Concrete and mention its characteristics.
(b)
4 marks
Describe the procedure for ready-mix concrete and its field applications.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss the procedure and working principle of Rebound Hammer Test.
(a)
3 marks
Define Geopolymer Concrete and state its advantages over conventional concrete.
(b)
4 marks
Explain various special concreting methods used under extreme weather conditions.
(c)
7 marks

Discuss different non-destructive testing methods of in-situ concrete and their significance.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Concrete Technology (Winter 2025, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 3). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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