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What are the two distinct categories of civil engineering?

Design of new structures and demolition of old structures

Design of industrial constructions and design of hydraulic constructions

Design of buildings and design of transport infrastructures

Design of new structures and rehabilitation of existing structures (correct)

What type of constructions do civil engineers work on?

Only residential buildings and commercial complexes

Only roads, railways, and bridges

Only dams, levees, and jetties

A diverse range of structures including buildings, industrial constructions, and transport infrastructures (correct)

What is an important aspect of civil engineering projects?

Only cost and schedule planning

Only stress analysis and construction supervision

All of the above, including risk management and material quality (correct)

Only maintenance and rehabilitation of existing structures

What material was widely used in construction in regions with scarce vegetation?

Clay (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a traditional construction technique still practiced today?

Using cob and raw earth bricks (adobe) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of civil engineering in modern societies?

It plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of infrastructures (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of adding admixtures to concrete?

To improve certain characteristics of the material (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using reinforced concrete in construction?

It combines the compressive strength of concrete and the tensile strength of steel (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cement in concrete?

To serve as a hydraulic binder (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why stone was used in ancient construction?

It was a durable and versatile material (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Adobe bricks?

They dry quickly due to their size (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of concrete over other building materials?

It is a construction material that does not burn (A) Signup and view all the answers