Concrete & Cement-Based Materials Lecture 03 Quiz
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What type of concrete is typically delivered to the construction site by truck?

  • Precast concrete
  • Ready-mixed concrete (correct)
  • Pumice concrete
  • Epoxy concrete
  • What is the main advantage of cast-in-place concrete?

  • Precast products are used for structural and nonstructural uses
  • Ease of transportation
  • Controlled conditions during production
  • Acceptance of a wide variety of surface finishes (correct)
  • Which chemical reaction links the cement particles together with the aggregates in concrete?

  • Hydration (correct)
  • Evaporation
  • Oxidation
  • Sublimation
  • What type of concrete products are made under controlled conditions in a factory?

    <p>Precast concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical civilization used pozzolana cement and brick rubble in their concrete?

    <p>Ancient Romans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria are precast concrete products selected based on?

    <p>Skid resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of concrete is poured into formwork on-site during construction?

    <p>Ready-mixed concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Concrete is inherently fire-resistant' implies that:

    <p>'Concrete does not catch fire easily'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Precast products are used for structural and nonstructural uses.' suggests that:

    <p>'Precast products have a wide range of applications'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between cast-in-place and precast concrete production methods?

    <p>Precast involves controlled factory conditions while cast-in-place does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

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