GATE CE 2017 Set 2 — Question 30

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Group I gives a list of test methods and test apparatus for evaluating some of the properties of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) and concrete. Group II gives the list of these properties. Group I Group II P. Le Chatelier test 1. Soundness of OPC Q. Vee-Bee test 2. Consistency and setting time of OPC R. Blaine air permeability test 3. Consistency or workability of concrete S. The Vicat apparatus 4. Fineness of OPC The correct match of the items in Group I with the items in Group II is

Group I	Group II
P. Le Chatelier test	1. Soundness of OPC
Q. Vee-Bee test	2. Consistency and setting time of OPC
R. Blaine air permeability test	3. Consistency or workability of concrete
S. The Vicat apparatus	4. Fineness of OPC

Correct answer (A) P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2 Solution The correct matches are: P. Le Chatelier test : Used to determine the Soundness of OPC (expansion due to free lime). (P-1) Q. Vee-Bee test : A laboratory test used to measure the Consistency or workability of concrete . (Q-3) R. Blaine air permeability test : Used to determine the specific surface area, which is a measure of the Fineness of OPC . (R-4) S. The Vicat apparatus : Used to find the standard Consistency and setting time of OPC . (S-2) Therefore, the correct match is P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2, which corresponds to option (A). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2 Solution The correct matches are: P. Le Chatelier test : Used to determine the Soundness of OPC (expansion due to free lime). (P-1) Q. Vee-Bee test : A laboratory test used to measure the Consistency or workability of concrete . (Q-3) R. Blaine air permeability test : Used to determine the specific surface area, which is a measure of the Fineness of OPC . (R-4) S. The Vicat apparatus : Used to find the standard Consistency and setting time of OPC . (S-2) Therefore, the correct match is P-1, Q-3, R-4, S-2, which corresponds to option (A).

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