Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3150610 Concrete Technology Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150610
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the dry process of cement manufacturing using a flowchart.
(b)
4 marks
Enlist and explain the functions of each Bogues compound.
(c)
7 marks

Define workability. List the factors affecting the workability of concrete and explain any three in detail.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Differentiate between volume batching and weigh batching in concrete mix procedure.

(b)
4 marks

What modifications can a civil engineer implement to make the concrete industry more sustainable?

(c)
7 marks

Explain the bulking of sand using a graph showing the variation of bulking with moisture content.

(c)
7 marks

What is curing? List the different methods of curing, and explain any one method in detail.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Enlist the different types of cement. Differentiate between rapid-hardening cement and quick-setting cement.

(b)
4 marks
Discuss the bleeding of concrete and Enlist the remedies for bleeding.
(c)
7 marks

Define the shrinkage. What are the factors affecting it and their remedial measures?

(a)
3 marks
Write a short note on the segregation of concrete.
(b)
4 marks

List the different types of chemical admixtures and explain any one in detail.

(c)
7 marks
Enlist different types of Mineral admixtures. Explain the fly ash in detail.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Describe the factors affecting the alkali-aggregate reaction.
(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on self-compacting concrete.
(c)
7 marks

List the factors affecting the strength of concrete & describe each one in detail.

(a)
3 marks
Explain the importance of compaction of concrete.
(b)
4 marks

List the external and internal factors affecting the durability of concrete, and explain how permeability and concrete cover influence durability.

(c)
7 marks

List out various tests of workability. Explain the slump cone test procedure as per the IS code.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What are the limitations of a rebound hammer test? Also, mention under which circumstances this method is useful.

(b)
4 marks
Explain in brief about the permeability of concrete.
(c)
7 marks

State the different types of special concreting techniques & Explain ready mixed concrete with its merits.

(a)
3 marks
What do you understand by the carbonation of concrete?
(b)
4 marks
List out the factors influencing the mix proportion of concrete.
(c)
7 marks

List the steps for selecting the mix proportion of concrete according to the

IS. code method, and explain any two steps in detail.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Concrete Technology (Summer 2025, B.E. · Civil Engineering, Sem 5). 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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