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What type of concrete is typically delivered to the construction site by truck?
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?
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?
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?
What type of concrete products are made under controlled conditions in a factory?
Which historical civilization used pozzolana cement and brick rubble in their concrete?
Which historical civilization used pozzolana cement and brick rubble in their concrete?
What criteria are precast concrete products selected based on?
What criteria are precast concrete products selected based on?
Which type of concrete is poured into formwork on-site during construction?
Which type of concrete is poured into formwork on-site during construction?
'Concrete is inherently fire-resistant' implies that:
'Concrete is inherently fire-resistant' implies that:
'Precast products are used for structural and nonstructural uses.' suggests that:
'Precast products are used for structural and nonstructural uses.' suggests that:
What is the main difference between cast-in-place and precast concrete production methods?
What is the main difference between cast-in-place and precast concrete production methods?
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