Construction Materials · Construction Material and Management · GATE CE
Marks 1
1
Concrete of characteristic strength 30 MPa is required. If 40 specimens of concrete cubes are to be tested, the minimum number of specimens having at least 30 MPa strength should be
GATE CE 2024 Set 1
2
Which one of the following statements related to bitumen is FALSE?
GATE CE 2024 Set 1
3
M20 concrete as per IS 456: 2000 refers to concrete with a design mix having _______.
GATE CE 2023 Set 2
4
In cement concrete mix design, with the increase in water-cement ratio, which one of the following statements is TRUE?
GATE CE 2023 Set 1
5
Match all the possible combinations between Column X (Cement compounds) and Column Y (Cement properties) :
| Column X | Column Y |
|---|---|
| (i) $${C_3}S$$ | (P) Early age strength |
| (ii) $${C_2}S$$ | (Q) Later age strength |
| (iii) $${C_3}A$$ | (R) Flash setting |
| (S) Highest heat of hydration | |
| (T) Lowest heat of hydration |
Which one of the following combinations is correct?
GATE CE 2022 Set 2
6
Which of the following equations is correct for the Pozzolanic reaction?
GATE CE 2022 Set 1
7
Given that the scope of the construction work is well-defined with all its drawings,
specifications, quantities and estimates, which one of the following types of contract would be
most preferred?
GATE CE 2017 Set 2
8
As per Indian standards for bricks, minimum acceptable compressive strength of any class
of burnt clay bricks in dry state is
GATE CE 2016 Set 2
9
Bull's trench kiln is used in the manufacturing of
GATE CE 2016 Set 1
10
The compound which is largely responsible for initial setting and early strength gain of
Ordinary Portland Cement is
GATE CE 2016 Set 1
Marks 2
1
In the context of pavement material characterization, the CORRECT statement(s) is/are
GATE CE 2024 Set 2
2
Consider the following statements:
P. Walls of one brick thick are measured in square meters.
Q. Walls of one brick thick are measured in cubic meters.
R. No deduction in the brickwork quantity is made for openings in walls up to 0.1 $$m^2$$ area.
S. For the measurement of excavation from the borrow pit in a fairly uniform ground, dead men are left at suitable intervals.
For the above statements, the correct option is
P. Walls of one brick thick are measured in square meters.
Q. Walls of one brick thick are measured in cubic meters.
R. No deduction in the brickwork quantity is made for openings in walls up to 0.1 $$m^2$$ area.
S. For the measurement of excavation from the borrow pit in a fairly uniform ground, dead men are left at suitable intervals.
For the above statements, the correct option is
GATE CE 2017 Set 2