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301. Calculate standard consistency (%) when 100ml if water is added in 1kg of cement-----[BB-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Standard Consistency (%) = (wt of water added/wt of cement) x 100 =(100/1000)x100=10
10
1000
100
1
302. Seasoning of timber-. [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: The process by which removal of excess moisture content from the timber at a suitable level in conjunction with improving strength is known as seasoning of timber.
increase the weight of timber
improves strength properties of timber
does not give dimensional stability
all of these
303. French polish is- [PPA-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Oil paint is a type of slowdrying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in a drying oil, commonly linseed oil.
Oil paint
Distemper
Spirit varnish
Asphalt
304. [MOD-20] What is the unit weight of water?
ব্যাখ্যা: The specific weight, also known as the unit weight, is the weight per unit volume of a material. A commonly used value is the specific weight of water on Earth at 4°C, which is 9.807 kN/m² or 62.5 Ibf/ft².
50 Ib/ft²
62.5 Ib/ft²
90.5 Ib/ft^3
100 lb/ft^3
305. Oil point-এর ক্ষেত্রে সাধারণত Solvent হিসাবে ব্যবহার করা হয়- [BPSC-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Oil paint-এর সাথে Turpentine মিশ্রণের মাধ্যমে Paint- কে ব্যবহার উপযোগী করা হয়, কারণ Oil paint-এর Solvent হিসাবে Water মিশ্রিত করা যায় না। Oil paint-কে পাতলা বা নরম করার জন্য Solvent হিসাবে Turpentine ব্যবহার করা হয়।
Linseed oil
Turpentine
Naptha
Kerosene
306. Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams? [BB-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Low heat cement is one of the hydraulic binding materials and would always be perferred for massive structures such as dams. It has excellent performance such as high final strength, long lasting properties.
Ordinary Portland cement
Low heat cement
Rapid hardening cement
Sulphate resisting cement
307. Quick lime on reacting with water gives- [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: When quick lime is added to water, it reacts to jomm calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2 (aq) + heat Quick lime Slake lime
hydraulic lime
hydrated lime
poor lime
slaked lime
308. Efflorescence is caused if-. [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Three factors must be present wherever efflorescence appears: A soluble salt: A variety of salts and salt-forming chemicals can be present in masonry. Water: Moisture is the vehicle that carries the salt 10 the surface of the masonry. Channels: Concrete and bricks have microscopic pores. These tiny channels allow water to move by wicking action.
the alkaline salt is present in the bricks
the clay used for making bricks contain pyrite
the water used for pugging the clay contain gypsum
all of the above
309. Granite is an example of- [MES-18, MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: The rocks in which clay content is predominant are called argillaccous rock. (আগ্নেয় শিলা) The rocks are soft in nature and with the presence of water they can be crumbled easily some of the argillaceous rocks are shale, slate, kaolin, literate etc.
aqueous rocks
sedimentary rock
metamorphic rocks
igneous rocks
310. Good quality of cement should have higher percentage of-. [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যাঃ tri-calcium silicate-50% di-calcium silicate-30% tri-calcium aluminates-10% 1520 Teira calcium-10% gypsum-5%
silica
free lime
di-calcium silicate
tri-calcium silicate
311. Soundness of cement is tested by- [BB-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Soundness of cement may be determined by two methods, namely le-chatelier method and autoclave method, Soundness of cement is tested by le-chatelier apparatus.
Vicats appararus
Le-chatelier apparatus
Compressive strength testing apparatus
none of these
312. The clinker is formed at a temperature of-(MOD-20)
ব্যাখ্যা: Portland cement clinker is made by heating a homogeneous mixture of raw materials in a rotary kiln at high temperature. The products of the chemical reaction aggregate together at their sintering temperature, about 1,500°C (2,732°F).
500°C
1000°C
1200°C
1500°C
313. What is the specific gravity of cement? [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: The specific gravity is normally defined as the ratio between the weight of a given volume of material and weight of an equal volume of water. The portland cement have a specific gravity of value around 3.15. Specific gravity of cement is ranging between 3.1-3.16 g/cc.
3.50
2.67
2.15
3.15
314. Which of the following is the purest form of iron? [BB-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Wrought iron is the purest from of iron. It contains 0.12 to 0.25% carbon and is thus the purest from of iron.
Cast iron
Wrought iron
Mild steel
High carbon steel
315. Gypsum is added in the manufacture of Portland cement in order to- [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Gypsum plays a very important role in controlling the rate of hardening of the cement. During the cement manufacturing process, upon the cooling of clinker, a small amount of gypsum is introduced during the final grinding process. Gypsum is added to control the "setting of cement".
shorten the setting time of cement
lengthen the setting time of cement
decrease the burning temperature
decrease the grinding time
316. Which one is the fine aggregate? [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: Sand, surki, stone screenings, burnt clays, cinders, fly ash etc. are used as fine aggregate in concrete.
cement
sand
khoa
lime
317. The coefficient of hardness of stones used in road works should not be greater than : [PPA-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: The coefficient of hardness of stone between 14-17 for building purpose and greater than 17 is used for road.
10
12
15
17
318. Le-chatelier apparatus used to perform- [BPSC-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: সিমেন্টের সাউন্ডনেস টেস্ট করা জন্য ব্যবহৃত যন্ত্রের নাম Le-chatelier apparatus.
Fineness test
Soundness test
Consistency test
Compressive strength test
319. If water cement ratio decrease, compressive strength of concrete will-. [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: The water-cement ratio is the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of cement used in a concrete mix. A lower ratio leads to higher strength and durability, but may make the mix difficult to work with and form. Workability can be resolved with the use of plasticizers.
increase
decrease
no change
increase
320. The chief ingredient of a paint is---- [MOD-20]
ব্যাখ্যা: A pigment is a colored material that is completely or nearly insoluble in water. Generally dyes are often organic compounds whereas pigments are often inorganic compounds. Pigments of prehistoric and historic value include ochre, charcoal, and lapis lazuli.
thinner
alcohol
drier
pigment