Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2025 examination

GTU 3150610 Concrete Technology Winter 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 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
How do you ensure that quality of water is satisfactory for concrete works?
(b)
4 marks
Explain the role of each Bogue’s compound in the process of hydration of cement.
(c)
7 marks

Determine the fineness modulus of the coarse aggregate for which sieve result is as shown below. Sample taken = 3000 g. Sieve size (mm) 80 40 20 16 10 4.75 2.36 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.15 Weight retained (g) 0 0 2622.50 349.25 28.25 0 0 0 0 0 0

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
How is aggregate classified according to: (a) size, (b) shape and (c) texture?
(b)
4 marks

What are mineral admixtures? Why are they generally used? List various mineral admixtures used with concrete.

(c)
7 marks

In a mix design, the following results are obtained: Water = 185 kg, Fine Aggregate (FA) = 778 kg, and Coarse Aggregate (CA) = 1024 kg. If FA at site is found to contain 2% moisture and CA contains 1% moisture, determine the correct weight of Water, FA and CA.

(c)
7 marks

What is meant by shrinkage of concrete? Briefly discuss various types of shrinkage taking place in concrete.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
When do you recommend use of lightweight and heavy-weight aggregates?
(b)
4 marks
What is fly ash? Explain its use as admixture in making concrete.
(c)
7 marks
Explain the term durability of concrete and explain the factors influencing it.
(a)
3 marks
What is compaction of concrete? Why it is necessary?
(b)
4 marks
Write explanatory notes on pervious concrete.
(c)
7 marks
Briefly explain the wet process of cement manufacture.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

After designing concrete mix for first trial, how do you proceed to finalize the mix with further trial?

(b)
4 marks
Explain the term permeability of concrete and its effect on concrete.
(c)
7 marks
State the steps involved in designing concrete mixes as per IS:10262.
(a)
3 marks
Explain about segregation of concrete.
(b)
4 marks
List various precautions to be taken during underwater concreting.
(c)
7 marks

What do you understand by creep of concrete? Discuss the factors affecting creep of concrete.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain different types of slump with sketch.
(b)
4 marks
What is curing? Explain its importance.
(c)
7 marks
Define workability and explain various factors influencing workability.
(a)
3 marks
Explain about grading of aggregate and its significance.
(b)
4 marks
Explain mechanism of sulphate attack on concrete.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the basic principle on which rebound hammer works. What are its limitations?

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Concrete Technology (Winter 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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