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The total alumina content in high alumina cement should not be less than _______(a) 24%(b) 32%(c) 50%(d) 75%The question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.I'm obligated to ask this question of Plain and Reinforced in division Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct CHOICE is (B) 32%

Explanation: The total alumina content in high alumina cement should not be less than 32%. Also, it is SPECIFIED that the ratio of alumina to lime by weight should LIE between 0.85-1.30.

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Calcium sulphate is present in ordinary cement in the form of __________(a) Lime(b) Alumina(c) Gypsum(d) MagnesiaI have been asked this question in exam.My enquiry is from Plain and Reinforced in division Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete of Construction & Building Materials

Answer» CORRECT answer is (c) GYPSUM

To explain I would say: Various INGREDIENTS of ORDINARY cement are lime, alumina, calcium sulphate, iron OXIDE, magnesia, etc. Calcium sulphate is present in ordinary cement in the form of gypsum. The function of calcium sulphate in cement is to increase its initial setting time.
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Which of the following oils is obtained from the seed of rape plant?(a) Castor oil(b) Colza oil(c) Hazel-nut oil(d) Olive oilThis question was addressed to me in semester exam.My question comes from Miscellaneous Materials in section Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete of Construction & Building Materials

Answer» CORRECT choice is (b) Colza oil

For explanation I would say: Colza oil is obtained from the SEED of rape plant. This plant belongs to the CABBAGE family. Colza oil is used as a lubricant for delicate INSTRUMENTS.
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Plaster of Paris is __________(a) Double hydrate of aluminium sulphate(b) Double hydrate of calcium sulphate(c) Hemihydrate of calcium sulphate(d) Hemihydrate of aluminium sulphateI have been asked this question in a job interview.I'd like to ask this question from Miscellaneous Materials in portion Miscellaneous Materials, Plain and Reinforced Cement Concrete of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct choice is (c) Hemihydrate of calcium sulphate

The best explanation: PLASTER of Paris is hemihydrate of calcium sulphate. On HEATING finely ground gypsum at a SUITABLE temperature, it LOSES about 14.7% of its water content and forms plaster of Paris.