Concrete & Cement-Based Materials Lecture 03 Quiz
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What is the source of Terrazzo?

  • Finely pulverized clay and limestone (correct)
  • Historical context
  • Manufactured
  • Environmental impact and sustainability
  • Which of the following are applications for Cement as mentioned in the text?

  • Cast stone (correct)
  • Precast terrazzo
  • Epoxy matrices
  • Divider strips
  • What is used to separate colors in terrazzo flooring installations?

  • Environmental impact and sustainability
  • Divider strips (correct)
  • Epoxy matrices
  • Installation costs
  • What plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of poured terrazzo installations?

    <p>All</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common misconception about terrazzo installation costs?

    <p>$20 per square foot is a common cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is responsible for binding aggregates together in terrazzo flooring?

    <p>Cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is terrazzo typically constructed on?

    <p>Sand cushion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material can be used to improve the tensile strength of concrete?

    <p>Steel reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is used to bond precast terrazzo tiles and bases?

    <p>Epoxy matrices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terrazzo installations, what can be used to create division between different sections?

    <p>Divider strips</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material is NOT commonly used as a base for terrazzo?

    <p>Ceramic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes significantly to the installation costs of terrazzo?

    <p>Steel reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete?

    <p>Cast-in-place concrete is poured on-site, while precast concrete is made in a factory under controlled conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What chemical reaction occurs when cement and aggregate are mixed with water?

    <p>Hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material was typically used by the ancient Romans as a binder in their concrete?

    <p>Pozzolana cement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of concrete is delivered to a construction site by truck?

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

    What properties are considered when selecting manufactured precast products?

    <p>Size, durability, shape, texture, abrasion, and skid resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of divider strips in concrete applications?

    <p>To prevent cracks from expanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

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