Engineering Materials·MCQ explained

If the slump of a concrete mix is 60 mm, its workability is:

Try it first: pick an option, then read the explanation.

Correct answer: C. medium

Detailed Explanation: Slump 60 mm = Medium Workability

Why C (medium) is correct: IS classification of workability by slump:
Very low: 0–25 mm | Low: 25–50 mm | Medium: 50–100 mm | High: 100–150 mm
60 mm falls squarely in the 50–100 mm medium range. Options A and B (very low, low) correspond to 0–25 mm and 25–50 mm respectively — less than 60 mm. Option D (high) applies to 100+ mm slump.

IS Slump Classification

Slump (mm)WorkabilityApplication
0–25Very lowDry mixes, road base
25–50LowMass concrete, pavements
50–100 (incl. 60 mm)MediumSlabs, beams, columns
100–150HighThin sections, pumped, tremie
  • 60 mm slump → medium workability.
  • Medium workability (50–100 mm) is the most common range for normal structural RCC.