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What is the primary binder in concrete?
What is the primary binder in concrete?
- Portland cement (correct)
- Fly ash
- Chemical admixtures
- Slag cement
From where is the word 'concrete' derived?
From where is the word 'concrete' derived?
- Spanish concreto, meaning 'cemented'
- Latin concretus, meaning 'to grow together' (correct)
- Greek konkritos, meaning 'solid'
- French concret, meaning 'construction'
What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?
What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?
- 15 billion metric tonnes
- 20 billion metric tonnes
- 11 billion metric tonnes (correct)
- 5 billion metric tonnes
What are the primary aggregates in concrete?
What are the primary aggregates in concrete?
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What is the primary reason for the popularity of concrete?
What is the primary reason for the popularity of concrete?
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What is the primary binder in concrete?
What is the primary binder in concrete?
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Which of the following is a primary aggregate in concrete?
Which of the following is a primary aggregate in concrete?
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What does the word 'concrete' mean in Latin?
What does the word 'concrete' mean in Latin?
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What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?
What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?
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Why is concrete popular for construction?
Why is concrete popular for construction?
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