a) Trueb) False Answer: bExplanation: Bulking is possible only in fine aggregates. In coarse aggregate, ...
View QuestionWhat does ‘h’ represents in the formula used to calculate the bulking factor?
a) Height of jarb) Height of saturated samplec) Height of dry sampled) Height of water
View QuestionHow is particle size of sand related to bulking?
a) Not relatedb) Directly proportionalc) Inversely proportionald) Shows variable relation Answer: cExplanation: Finer particle size ...
View QuestionBy how much percentage does the volume increase when the moisture content is 5-10%?
a) 10-20%b) 20-40%c) 30-40%d) 20-30% Answer: bExplanation: The studies on bulking have shown this result. ...
View QuestionWhat happens if bulking is not accounted for while preparing concrete?
a) Concrete gets hardenedb) Concrete is not affectedc) Concrete gets softenedd) Concrete becomes watery Answer: ...
View QuestionHow is bulking related to moisture content?
a) Keeps on increasing with moisture contentb) Increases to a certain point and then decreasesc) Keeps on decreasing ...
View QuestionWhat is the meaning of bulking of sand?
a) Increase in volume of sand due to moisture absorptionb) Increase in weight of sand due to moisture ...
View QuestionWhich one of the following is not an advantage of using M-sand?
a) Cost effectiveb) Available in single sizec) Dust and impurity freed) Can be obtained from hard rock
View QuestionHow is M-sand produced?
a) Crushing bricksb) Quarryingc) Reusing the debris of demolished buildingd) Crushing granite stones Answer: dExplanation: ...
View QuestionFine sand is generally used for which of the following works?
a) Masonryb) Concrete structuresc) Plasteringd) Grinding and polishing Answer: cExplanation: Plastering is the act of ...
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