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Which of the following is NOT a desired property of hardened concrete?

  • Appearance
  • Durability
  • Workability (correct)
  • Strength

What is the term used for a brick or block masonry that extends over the thickness of the wall?

  • Stretcher
  • Header (correct)
  • Jointer
  • Bond

What is the common size of plywood?

  • 4’x8’ (correct)
  • 5’x10’
  • 3’x6’
  • 2’x4’

Which of the following is a lightweight aggregate?

<p>Vermiculite (C)</p>
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Which material is more fire-resistant?

<p>Concrete (D)</p>
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What is the test used to determine the consistency of concrete?

<p>Slump test (D)</p>
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What is the weight of concrete?

<p>150 pcf (A)</p>
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Which is harder?

<p>Granite (A)</p>
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What type of glass is commonly used in buses?

<p>Tempered glass (A)</p>
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True or false: Tempered glass is more expensive than annealed glass because it has to go through more processes in its creation.

<p>True (D)</p>
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What is the term for concrete that is exposed as an interior or exterior surface in the complete structure?

<p>Beton brut (A)</p>
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Which type of glass breaks into small, square pieces when broken?

<p>Tempered glass (B)</p>
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Which of the following does not fall under the category of masonry?

<p>Glass blocks (A)</p>
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Which burned clay unit is the most impressive?

<p>Terra cotta (A)</p>
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What is the term for the material that fills the cavities found in between wythes or masonry walls?

<p>Grout (D)</p>
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To bond together in layers is known as:

<p>Laminate (A)</p>
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What is the weight of concrete?

<p>120 pcf (C)</p>
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What is the term for concrete that is exposed as an interior or exterior surface in the complete structure?

<p>Architectural concrete (C)</p>
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What glass is being used in buses?

<p>Laminated glass (B)</p>
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Which burned clay unit is the most impressive?

<p>Terra cotta (D)</p>
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Which of the following is a lightweight aggregate?

<p>Vermiculite (C)</p>
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What is the term for the test to determine the consistency of concrete?

<p>Slump test (C)</p>
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Which material is more fire-resistant?

<p>Concrete (C)</p>
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Is stainless steel resistant to corrosion?

<p>Yes (B)</p>
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What do you call a brick or block masonry that extends over the thickness of the wall?

<p>Header (B)</p>
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Flashcards

Fire Resistance

Resistance to fire damage

Slump test

A test that measures the consistency of concrete

Vermiculite

A lightweight aggregate material.

Tempered glass

Glass designed to shatter into small, blunt pieces.

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Beton brut

Concrete left exposed for aesthetic purposes.

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Terra cotta

A burned clay unit, often ornamental.

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Grout

Material filling cavities in masonry walls.

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Laminate

To bond materials together in layers.

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Header

Masonry unit that extends over the wall thickness.

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Stainless steel

Resistant to corrosion

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Study Notes

Materials and Properties

  • Hardened concrete should not be porous.
  • Fire-resistant material is firebrick.
  • Stainless steel is resistant to corrosion.

Masonry

  • A brick or block masonry that extends over the thickness of the wall is called a bond.
  • The term for the material that fills the cavities found in between wythes or masonry walls is infill.
  • The most impressive burned clay unit is a brick.

Glass

  • Tempered glass breaks into small, square pieces when broken.
  • Tempered glass is more expensive than annealed glass because it has to go through more processes in its creation.
  • Buses commonly use tempered glass.

Concrete

  • The weight of concrete is around 2400 kg/m³.
  • The term for concrete that is exposed as an interior or exterior surface in the complete structure is architectural concrete.
  • The test used to determine the consistency of concrete is the slump test.

Miscellaneous

  • Plywood is commonly available in 4' x 8' sizes.
  • A lightweight aggregate is pumice.

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