Mansoura National University
Concrete Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Code: (STE 205)
BCE Programs
Time allowed: 2.0 hour
Level: Freshman (200)
Full Mark: 50 Marks
(4 pages exam)
Final Exam (31-08-2025) – Summer Semester- Model: 1
Name: ID: Program:
Q1. Choose the correct answer
1. What is the minimum time for a 4.0 m length simple beam before removing formwork?
a) 7 days
b) 14 days
c) 4 days
d) 10 days
2. What is the purpose of the slump test?
a) To measure compressive strength
b) To measure consistency and workability
c) To measure tensile strength
d) To measure cement hydration
3. What does the Vebe (VB) test measure?
a) Flowability of concrete
b) Time for concrete to reach full compaction
c) Concrete’s tensile strength
d) Concrete curing time
4. Which test evaluates the ability of SCC to pass through reinforcement?
a) Slump test
b) J-Ring test
c) Flow test
d) Compacting factor test
5. What does a low T500 time in the SCC slump flow test indicate?
a) Low flowability
b) High flowability
c) Low water content
d) High segregation resistance
6. At what temperature range is steam curing typically applied?
a) 20–30°C
b) 30–50°C
c) 60–80°C
d) 100–120°C
7. A compacting factor of more than 0.92 indicates a ………….
a) high workability
b) medium workability
c) poor workability
d) no workability
8. Which aggregate size is retained on a 4.75 mm sieve?
a) Fine aggregates
b) Coarse aggregates
c) Sand
d) Cement particles
9. Which test is used for self-compacting concrete to measure horizontal spread?
a) Slump test
b) L-box test
c) Flow test
d) Slump flow test
10. What is the typical range for the slump flow diameter of self-compacting concrete (SCC)?
a) 100-300 mm
b) 400-600 mm
c) 600-800 mm
d) 900-1000 mm
11. In hot weather concreting, what is the maximum temperature of fresh concrete allowed?
a) 25°C
b) 30°C
c) 35°C
d) 40°C
12. What is the recommended height limit to avoid segregation when pouring concrete?
Dr.-Ing. Mahmoud Elshahawi
Mansoura National University
Concrete Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Code: (STE 205)
BCE Programs
Time allowed: 2.0 hour
Level: Freshman (200)
Full Mark: 50 Marks
(4 pages exam)
Final Exam (31-08-2025) – Summer Semester- Model: 1
Name: ID: Program:
a) 60-90 cm
b) 90-120 cm
c) 120-150 cm
d) 150-180 cm
13. Plastic shrinkage cracks occur because of:
a) Rapid evaporation of surface water
b) Foundation settlement
c) Overloading
d) Corrosion of reinforcement
14. To deliver precast concrete structural elements within a maximum of 10 hours. knowing that the required concrete maturity is
800 degrees, the high-pressure steam curing cycle for these elements should be……….
a) 191.42 degree
b) 172.66 degree
c) 144.00 degree
d) 122.85 degree
15. The maturity of precast concrete structural elements cured for 10 hours under a temperature of 191.42 degree is……….
a) 900 degree. hours
b) 1000 degree. hours
c) 1100 degree. hours
d) 1200 degree. hours
16. To achieve a final temperature of 33° for a fresh concrete mix, which contains 335 kg of cement at 50 degrees, 1839 kg of
aggregates at 40 degrees, 132 kg of water at 32 degrees, how much ice is required?
a) 28.0 kg
b) 35.0 kg
c) 38.0 kg
d) 45.0 kg
17. In J-ring test, the height difference below…….. is considered good, meaning the SCC can pass easily through obstructions.
a) 5.0 mm
b) 10.0 mm
c) 15.0 mm
d) 20.0 mm
18. What is the primary concern in mass concrete construction?
a) Workability
b) Aesthetic appearance
c) Temperature differential
d) Mixing speed
19. What is a key disadvantage of shotcrete?
a) High rebound
b) Low cost
c) Minimal equipment
d) Smooth surface finish
20. For cantilever elements, how is the formwork removal time calculated?
a) 2L + 2 days
b) 3L + 3 days
c) 4L + 2 days
d) 1L + 1 day
21. Which additive is used to improve workability in hot climates?
a) Retarding admixtures
b) Accelerators
c) Hydration agents
d) Air-entraining agents
22. What is the main challenge of lightweight concrete?
a) Reduced weight
b) High compressive strength
c) Higher shrinkage and cracking
d) Low permeability
Dr.-Ing. Mahmoud Elshahawi
Mansoura National University
Concrete Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Code: (STE 205)
BCE Programs
Time allowed: 2.0 hour
Level: Freshman (200)
Full Mark: 50 Marks
(4 pages exam)
Final Exam (31-08-2025) – Summer Semester- Model: 1
Name: ID: Program:
23. What is the thermal conductivity range of Infra Lightweight Concrete?
a) 0.15–0.20 W/(m·K)
b) 0.40–0.70 W/(m·K)
c) 1.0–1.6 W/(m·K)
d) 0.035–0.040 W/(m·K)
24. What is the typical density range for Infra Lightweight Concrete (ILC) according to EN 206-1?
a) 800–2000 kg/m³
b) < 800 kg/m³
c) 1000–2500 kg/m³
d) < 500 kg/m³
25. Infra lightweight concrete is best used in buildings for:
a) slabs
b) columns
c) exterior walls
d) foundations
26. A 7.0 Second Vee.Bee time indicates ….
a) very high workability
b) medium workability
c) poor workability
d) no workability
27. For the L-Box test observation shown in Fig. 1, the passing ability ratio is equal to….
a) 0.85
b) 0.73
c) 0.68
d) 0.57
28. For the L-Box test observation shown in Fig. 1, the passing ability can be classified as….
a) Excellent
b) acceptable
c) poor
d) good
▪ Concrete core tests were conducted on three structural elements, and the results were as follows:
Direction of Failure
Structural Specimen diameter Specimen length
Reinforcement test load
element (mm) (mm)
application (kN)
1. Column 80 150 (single bar of 16 mm diameter at 30 mm from the concrete surface) Horizontal 250
2. Beam 100 200 ----- Horizontal 300
Two bars, each 25 mm in diameter (80 mm distance from mid-
3. Slab 110 250 Vertical 350
surface of concrete)
29. Corrected compressive strength inside the core for columns:
a) 62.67 N/mm2
b) 65.82 N/mm2
c) 66.82 N/mm2
d) 64.82 N/mm2
30. Corrected compressive strength inside the core for beams:
a) 47.74 N/mm2
b) 49.74 N/mm2
c) 46.82 N/mm2
d) 42.74 N/mm2
31. Corrected compressive strength inside the core for slabs:
a) 46.02 N/mm2
b) 48.02 N/mm2
c) 49.02 N/mm2
d) 45.02 N/mm2
32. In Fig. 2, cracks at (A) can be classified as:
a) flexural cracks
b) shear cracks
c) corrosion cracks
d) thermal cracks
Dr.-Ing. Mahmoud Elshahawi
Mansoura National University
Concrete Technology
Faculty of Engineering
Code: (STE 205)
BCE Programs
Time allowed: 2.0 hour
Level: Freshman (200)
Full Mark: 50 Marks
(4 pages exam)
Final Exam (31-08-2025) – Summer Semester- Model: 1
Name: ID: Program:
33. In Fig. 2, cracks at (B) can be classified as:
a) flexural cracks
b) shear cracks
c) corrosion cracks
d) thermal cracks
34. In Fig. 2, cracks at (C) can be classified as:
a) flexural cracks
b) shear cracks
c) corrosion cracks
d) thermal cracks
35. In Fig. 2, cracks at (D) can be classified as:
a) flexural cracks
b) shear cracks
c) corrosion cracks
d) thermal cracks
▪ Cubes (150*150*150) were taken from a batch of concrete,
the crushing strengths were (45, 43, 47, 23, 68, 31) MPa.
36. The cylinder compressive characteristic strength Fc’ is equal to:
a) 35.52 MPa
b) 26.72 MPa
c) 15.81 MPa
d) 20.78 MPa
37. According to the Egyptian code of practice, the elastic modulus E c is equal to:
a) 17788.10 MPa
b) 22210.02 MPa
c) 19001.40 MPa
d) 19558.98 MPa
38. According to the Egyptian code of practice, the rupture modulus F ctr is equal to:
a) 1.98 MPa
b) 2.67 MPa
c) 3.14 MPa
d) 4.55 MPa
39. The mean cube compressive strength Fm is equal to:
a) 42.83 MPa
b) 33.40 MPa
c) 19.76 MPa
d) 25.98 MPa
40. The cube compressive characteristic strength Fcu is equal to:
a) 44.40 MPa
b) 33.40 MPa
c) 19.76 MPa
d) 25.98 MPa
Q2. (10 Points)
Design a concrete mix required for a pavement that will be exposed to moisture in a severe freeze-thaw environment. A specified
compressive strength, ƒ'c of 35 MPa is required at 28 days. Air entrainment is required. The slump should be between 25 mm and 75
mm. A nominal maximum size aggregate of 25 mm is required. No statistical data on previous mixes are available.
Given data:
*Cement: Type GU (ASTM C 1157) with a relative density of 3.0.
*Coarse aggregate: Well-graded, 25-mm nominal maximum- size rounded with an oven dry relative density of 2.68, and oven dry rodded
bulk density (unit weight) of 1600 kg/m 3.
*Fine aggregate: Natural sand with an oven dry relative density of 2.64. The fineness modulus is 2.80.
*Water reducer: Admixture is known to reduce water demand by 10% when used at a dosage rate of 3 g (or 3 mL) per kg of cement.
Assume that the chemical admixtures have a density close to that of water.
*Air entraining agent: For a 3% air content, the air entraining admixture manufacturer recommends a dosage rate of 0.25 g per kg of
cement.
Dr.-Ing. Mahmoud Elshahawi
