18 Questions
What type of equipment is used to ensure maximum strength development of concrete specimens under the required temperature and moisture conditions?
Curing boxes and water tanks
Which of the following is NOT a common type of concrete sample mold used for compressive strength testing?
Prism mold
What type of equipment is used to measure the air permeability of cement, mortar, and grout?
Blaine air permeability
What type of equipment is used to measure the consistency of cement, mortar, and grout?
Vicat apparatus
What type of equipment is used to measure the set time of cement, mortar, and grout?
Vicat apparatus
What type of equipment is used to measure the flow characteristics of grout?
Grout flow cones
What type of equipment is used to assess the strength, durability, and consistency of hardened concrete in pavements and structures?
Groundpenetrating radar (GPR) units
Which of the following is an accepted method of sampling hardened concrete for compressive strength testing, petrographic analysis, and chemical tests?
Electric or gas-powered core drills and diamond coring bits
What type of equipment is used to prepare concrete, asphalt, cement, and grout mix design samples for laboratory testing following ASTM/AASHTO standards?
Concrete Mixers
What type of instrument is used to determine the length, diameter, and circumference of concrete test specimens?
Specimen Measurement instruments
What type of molds are used to cast flexural strength samples that comply with ASTM and AASHTO requirements?
Rugged, multi-use beam molds in various designs and sizes
What type of equipment is used to offer a fast estimation of the in-place strength of hardened concrete?
Concrete test hammers
Which type of equipment is used to test the passing ability of self-consolidating concrete?
J-ring or L-box
What is the purpose of core drilling and sawing concrete equipment?
To perform non-destructive testing on hardened concrete
What type of concrete testing equipment is used to measure the unit weight of conventional concrete mixes?
Weight measures
What is the purpose of concrete sample molds?
To prepare samples for compressive or flexural strength testing
Which type of equipment is used to test the air content of fresh concrete?
Volumetric air meters
What is the purpose of concrete compression testing machines?
To determine the compressive or flexural strength of concrete
Test your knowledge on rugged beam molds, cube molds, non-destructive testing equipment, and ground-penetrating radar used for assessing the strength and durability of concrete structures. Learn about compliance with ASTM and AASHTO requirements.
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