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What is a common mistake made by workers during block laying that affects the estimated quantity of materials?
What is a common mistake made by workers during block laying that affects the estimated quantity of materials?
- Mixing sand and gravel with cement without using a measuring box (correct)
- Using a measuring box to measure sand and gravel
- Dumping excess mortar in a designated area
- Preparing a box for measuring sand or gravel according to specified measurements
Why do masons often prepare a box for measuring sand or gravel not in accordance with specified measurements?
Why do masons often prepare a box for measuring sand or gravel not in accordance with specified measurements?
- To ensure accurate measurements
- To save time and effort (correct)
- To increase their workload
- To follow traditional practices
What happens to excess mortar after installing hollow blocks?
What happens to excess mortar after installing hollow blocks?
- It is stored for future use
- It is disposed of properly
- It is dumped in a certain corner of the construction site (correct)
- It is used for other construction tasks
What is the ratio of cement to sand for a 1:4 mixture per cubic meter?
What is the ratio of cement to sand for a 1:4 mixture per cubic meter?
What is the purpose of measuring boxes during block laying work?
What is the purpose of measuring boxes during block laying work?
What is the consequence of adding cement to over-exposed mixed mortar?
What is the consequence of adding cement to over-exposed mixed mortar?
What is the primary purpose of load-bearing concrete hollow blocks?
What is the primary purpose of load-bearing concrete hollow blocks?
What is the recommended approach for computing the required materials for concrete hollow block works?
What is the recommended approach for computing the required materials for concrete hollow block works?
What is the main factor that affects the estimated quantity of materials for concrete hollow block works?
What is the main factor that affects the estimated quantity of materials for concrete hollow block works?
What is the purpose of considering the quantity of cement and sand for mortar to fill the hollow cells of every block?
What is the purpose of considering the quantity of cement and sand for mortar to fill the hollow cells of every block?
What is not a type of concrete hollow block?
What is not a type of concrete hollow block?
What are the two types of concrete hollow blocks classified as?
What are the two types of concrete hollow blocks classified as?
What type of ceiling is typically found in hallways and corridors for commercial settings and living and dining rooms for residential settings?
What type of ceiling is typically found in hallways and corridors for commercial settings and living and dining rooms for residential settings?
What type of wood is often used to make beam ceilings?
What type of wood is often used to make beam ceilings?
What is the purpose of estimating ceiling materials?
What is the purpose of estimating ceiling materials?
What is the name of the YouTube video that provides guidance on estimating ceiling materials?
What is the name of the YouTube video that provides guidance on estimating ceiling materials?
What is the title of the book that provides guidance on estimating construction materials?
What is the title of the book that provides guidance on estimating construction materials?
What type of exercise is provided at the end of the chapter?
What type of exercise is provided at the end of the chapter?
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