Concrete Technology: Study of Accelerators Unit 2 Part 1

Que2.1. What’s  amalgamation? Why is it used with concrete? Also  give its types.  Answer  amalgamation  cocktails are accoutrements  used to modify the  parcels of fresh hardened  concrete.    ii. They’re classified as chemical and mineral  cocktails.  iii. Chemical  cocktails are used in the construction assiduity for  erecting  strong, durable, and leakproof structures.  Reason for using … Read more

Concrete Technology: Cement Production and Aggregates Unit 1 Part 5

Que1.21. What’s fineness modulus? How is sieve analysis conducted for fine  summations and coarse  summations?  Answer  Fineness Modulus( FM)  1. The FM is an  indicator of the fineness of the  total. The advanced the FM  the coarser the  total. FM of fine  total is useful in estimating  proportions of fine and coarse  total in concrete  … Read more

Concrete Technology: Cement Production and Aggregates Unit 1 Part 4

Que1.17. What’s alkali aggregate  response? What are the factors  which affect this  response? How can this  response be controlled?  Answer  Alkali Aggregate response  1. The  miracle is accompanied by  expansive expansion and may  lead in bad cases to complete  dislocation and decomposition of the  concrete and is known as alkali- aggregate  response or  occasionally  concrete … Read more

Concrete Technology: Cement Production and Aggregates Unit 1 Part 3

Que1.12. What’s meant by  total? Compactly describe their  bracket.  Answer  total These are inert accoutrements  which are mixed with binding  material  similar as cement or lime for manufacturing of mortar or  concrete. Aggregate are used as  padding in mortar and concrete and also  to reduce their cost.  Bracket of Aggregate  1. According to Geological Origin  … Read more