Concrete Construction Quiz

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What is the primary binder in concrete?

Portland cement (correct)

Fly ash

Chemical admixtures

Slag cement

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?

15 billion metric tonnes

20 billion metric tonnes

11 billion metric tonnes (correct)

5 billion metric tonnes

What are the primary aggregates in concrete?

Sand and gravel Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the popularity of concrete?

Used for many different structures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary binder in concrete?

Portland cement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary aggregate in concrete?

Sand and gravel Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'concrete' mean in Latin?

To grow together Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?

11 billion metric tonnes Signup and view all the answers

Why is concrete popular for construction?

It is used for a wide variety of structures Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary binder in concrete?

From where is the word 'concrete' derived?

What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?

What are the primary aggregates in concrete?

What is the primary reason for the popularity of concrete?

What is the primary binder in concrete?

Which of the following is a primary aggregate in concrete?

What does the word 'concrete' mean in Latin?

What is the estimated annual consumption of concrete in the world?

Why is concrete popular for construction?

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