Tutorial 1 on 13.08.

2019
CE F230 Civil Engineering Materials
Maximum Marks – 25

1. Name any six materials and two binders used in building construction [2]
2. Differentiate between density and bulk density. Write the formulae and units for
density, bulk density and unit weight. [2]
3. Differentiate porosity and permeability [2]
4. The property of material to absorb moisture from air is called as __________ [1]
5. The ability of material to resist combined effects of atmospheric and other effects
is known as _____________ [1]
6. Define elastic, plastic and brittle materials with examples [2]
7. List the materials used to make cement paste, cement mortar and cement concrete
and also mention the use of each one of these mixes [3]
8. Expand NDT and UPV [1]
9. Briefly explain the working principle of UPV and rebound hammers tests with
simple figures [2]
10. Differentiate thermal conductivity and heat capacity of any material [2]
11. Define compression, tension, flexure and torsion. Explain briefly where these loads
can be realized in day to day life [2]
12. What do you understand by repeatability and reproducibility [2]
13. Briefly explain how nano materials enhance the thermal and other properties in the
mixes [1]
14. Define the terms ductility, malleability, toughness and hardness and mention any
one material exhibiting these properties [2]

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