Concrete Testing Equipment Quiz
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What type of equipment is used to ensure maximum strength development of concrete specimens under the required temperature and moisture conditions?

  • Compression machines
  • Curing boxes and water tanks (correct)
  • Vicat apparatus
  • Grout flow cones
  • Which of the following is NOT a common type of concrete sample mold used for compressive strength testing?

  • Prism mold (correct)
  • Cylinder mold
  • Cube mold
  • Beam mold
  • What type of equipment is used to measure the air permeability of cement, mortar, and grout?

  • Vicat apparatus
  • ASTM test sand
  • Blaine air permeability (correct)
  • Grout flow cones
  • What type of equipment is used to measure the consistency of cement, mortar, and grout?

    <p>Vicat apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is used to measure the set time of cement, mortar, and grout?

    <p>Vicat apparatus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is used to measure the flow characteristics of grout?

    <p>Grout flow cones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is used to assess the strength, durability, and consistency of hardened concrete in pavements and structures?

    <p>Groundpenetrating radar (GPR) units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an accepted method of sampling hardened concrete for compressive strength testing, petrographic analysis, and chemical tests?

    <p>Electric or gas-powered core drills and diamond coring bits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is used to prepare concrete, asphalt, cement, and grout mix design samples for laboratory testing following ASTM/AASHTO standards?

    <p>Concrete Mixers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of instrument is used to determine the length, diameter, and circumference of concrete test specimens?

    <p>Specimen Measurement instruments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of molds are used to cast flexural strength samples that comply with ASTM and AASHTO requirements?

    <p>Rugged, multi-use beam molds in various designs and sizes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equipment is used to offer a fast estimation of the in-place strength of hardened concrete?

    <p>Concrete test hammers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of equipment is used to test the passing ability of self-consolidating concrete?

    <p>J-ring or L-box</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of core drilling and sawing concrete equipment?

    <p>To perform non-destructive testing on hardened concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of concrete testing equipment is used to measure the unit weight of conventional concrete mixes?

    <p>Weight measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of concrete sample molds?

    <p>To prepare samples for compressive or flexural strength testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of equipment is used to test the air content of fresh concrete?

    <p>Volumetric air meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of concrete compression testing machines?

    <p>To determine the compressive or flexural strength of concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

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