{"id":6248,"date":"2024-04-15T02:26:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=6248"},"modified":"2024-04-15T02:26:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T02:26:00","slug":"pick-up-the-correct-statement-from-the-following-a-plain-cement-concrete-is-equally-strong-in-compression-as-well-as-in-tension-b-slump-test-is-performed-to-check-concrete-strength-c-curing-of-con","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/pick-up-the-correct-statement-from-the-following-a-plain-cement-concrete-is-equally-strong-in-compression-as-well-as-in-tension-b-slump-test-is-performed-to-check-concrete-strength-c-curing-of-con\/","title":{"rendered":"Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension B. Slump test is performed to check concrete strength C. Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement D. Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9c14f978666\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Plain cement concrete is equally strong in compression as well as in tension                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    Slump test is performed to check concrete strength                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Curing of concrete is done for proper compaction of cement                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both coarse and fine aggregates                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>B. Slump test is performed to check concrete strength<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A slump test is a method of measuring the consistency of fresh concrete. It is a simple test that can be performed on site to ensure that the concrete is workable and will achieve the desired strength. The test <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> involves pouring a measured amount of concrete into a cone-shaped mold and then allowing it to slump under its own weight. The amount of slump is then measured and used to determine the consistency of the concrete.<\/p>\n<p>A slump test is not a perfect measure of concrete strength, but it is a useful tool for ensuring that the concrete is workable and will achieve the desired strength.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect for the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option A is incorrect because plain cement concrete is not equally strong in compression as well as in tension. Concrete is much stronger in compression than in tension. This is why concrete beams are designed to be under compression, and why concrete columns are designed to be under compression.<\/li>\n<li>Option C is incorrect because curing of concrete is done to prevent the concrete from drying out and to allow the cement to hydrate. Curing is not done for proper compaction of cement.<\/li>\n<li>Option D is incorrect because fineness modulus is the index number expressing the relative sizes of both <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> coarse and fine aggregates. 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