problem 1: What is meant by 33, 43 and 53 grades of cement?
 
problem 2: describe the pozzolonic reactions in concrete? describe the function of gypsum in cement?
 
problem 3: What are pozzolonas? Describe the pozzolonic reactions in concrete? List out the common pozzolona used in concrete?

problem 4: What is hydration of cement? Describe the function of all thy-Bogues compounds in the hydration of cement?

problem 5: How the initial setting time of cement is determined? Describe the significance of initial and final setting time of cement?

problem 6: prepare a short notes on:

a) High strength concrete.
b) Fibre reinforced concrete
c) Light weight concrete

problem 7: Discuss the various objectives of using admixtures in concrete. What are the various types of admixtures?

problem 8: What are chemical admixtures? describe the usage of any three of them in detail.
 
problem 9:

a) prepare short notes on Light weight concreteWhat are the different types of fibres used in concrete?
b)Mention the relative merits and demerits of each type.
 
problem 10: What is meant by segregation and bleeding?

problem 11: What is workability of concrete? Discuss the various methods by which workability of concrete is measured?
 
problem 12: What are the different methods of curing of concrete? Mention merits and demerits of each type.
 
problem 13: describe bulking of sand. How does it affect the quantity of sand in volume batching?