Condensation and Air Temperature Quiz

What are the three basic requirements that all materials have?

Functional, Aesthetics, Economic

What is an example of a simple property of a material?

Mass of the material

Which course would cover the study of physiological effects of climate?

Building Climatology

What does the phrase 'The Knot of Wisdom is Untied only by the Wise' imply?

Only wise individuals can understand wisdom Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of materials can be broken down into basic components?

Quality of the material Signup and view all the answers

In the context of materials, what does 'Economic requirement' refer to?

Materials should be affordable Signup and view all the answers

What happens when surfaces are cooler than the dew point?

Water condenses out of the air Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of moisture mentioned in the text?

Human respiration and perspiration Signup and view all the answers

What are some effects of condensation mentioned in the text?

Rust and oxidation Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for condensation control according to the text?

Ventilation and vapour barriers Signup and view all the answers

What can occur throughout the home due to imbalance of airflow, heating, and ventilation?

Black mould and streaming windows Signup and view all the answers

Why is cooler air able to hold more water according to the text?

There is more space between air molecules Signup and view all the answers

What do mechanical properties of a material describe?

The material's ability to resist deformation under external forces Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a chemical property of a material?

Acid resistance Signup and view all the answers

What do biological properties of a material relate to?

Resistance to insects and fungi Signup and view all the answers

Which physical property becomes apparent when a material is being manufactured or processed?

Weldability Signup and view all the answers

What do some physical properties of materials exhibit when they are in use?

Malleability and mouldability Signup and view all the answers

Why are mechanical properties important in construction technology?

To assess the material's ability to resist deformation under external forces Signup and view all the answers

What material is typically used in the construction of the walls of early skyscrapers, tunnels, and domes?

Ordinary Brick Signup and view all the answers

Which material is known for being strong in compression and tension but loses strength when exposed to extremely high temperatures?

High-Strength Steel Signup and view all the answers

What is a common weakness of Aluminium Alloy despite its lightweight and strength in compression and tension?

Expensive Signup and view all the answers

In what applications are High-Strength Steel commonly used?

Cables in suspension bridges Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary ingredient of Ordinary Brick?

Burned clay Signup and view all the answers

Which material is characterized by being heavy, weak in tension, but strong in compression?

Ordinary Brick Signup and view all the answers

What are the three ways materials may respond when exposed to fire?

Chemical decomposition, melting, deformation and breakdown Signup and view all the answers

How is fire-resistance rating defined?

The time of exposure to fire before strength loss Signup and view all the answers