Cement and Concrete Tests Quiz

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What laboratory test is specifically used to determine the compressive strength of cement?

Setting time

Fineness test

Soundness

Compressive strength test (correct)

Which constituent of concrete acts as a filler?

Water

Fine aggregate

Cement

Coarse aggregate (correct)

What is the primary function of cement in concrete?

Acts as a filler

Bonds the mixture together (correct)

Fills up voids between paste and aggregates

Adds workability to the mix

Which test is conducted to assess the splitting tensile strength of concrete?

Tensile strength test Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the cube test in concrete quality assessment?

To evaluate compressive strength Signup and view all the answers

Which property of concrete prevents the corrosion of steel reinforcement?

Coefficient of thermal expansion matching with steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the time taken between the addition of water and cement when the mixture starts losing its plasticity?

Initial setting time Signup and view all the answers

Which compound in cement reacts first upon the addition of water, generating heat during hydration?

C3A Signup and view all the answers

Which compound in cement hydrates early and imparts early age strength?

C3S Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Calcium Silicate Hydrate (C-S-H gel) in cement?

Impart strength Signup and view all the answers

During a field test for cement, what should be the color of the cement as per the given text?

Greenish grey Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the test where a handful of cement particles are thrown into water to check their behavior?

Float-sink test Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cement in construction?

To act as a binding material Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the cube test in relation to construction materials?

Determining the compressive strength of concrete Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with patenting Portland Cement and giving it its name?

Joseph Aspidin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cement is commonly used in India and ranks as the second most consumed material after water globally?

Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Signup and view all the answers

In the classification of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), what does the grading 'Grade 53' signify?

High compressive strength cement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cement is known for its resistance to sulphates in harsh environmental conditions?

Sulphate Resistant Cement Signup and view all the answers