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What material is used to fabricate wire-enclosed riprap in a gabion system?
What material is used to fabricate wire-enclosed riprap in a gabion system?
- Bituminous surfacing
- Choker aggregate
- Concrete
- Wire mesh (correct)
Which term refers to the practice of wrapping riprap to allow the use of smaller rocks with the same water energy resistance as larger rocks?
Which term refers to the practice of wrapping riprap to allow the use of smaller rocks with the same water energy resistance as larger rocks?
- Barriers (correct)
- Geosynthetics
- Acronyms
- Borrow Material
In termite/bukbok proofing, what system relies on physical barriers to protect against termites?
In termite/bukbok proofing, what system relies on physical barriers to protect against termites?
- Bait system
- Wire mesh
- Bituminous Surfacing (correct)
- Choker aggregate
Which material is particularly advantageous in areas inaccessible to trucks or large construction equipment?
Which material is particularly advantageous in areas inaccessible to trucks or large construction equipment?
What is the main purpose of a gabion system in construction?
What is the main purpose of a gabion system in construction?
What does the acronym ASTM stand for?
What does the acronym ASTM stand for?
Which material is used for erosion control and slope stabilization?
Which material is used for erosion control and slope stabilization?
What is the purpose of a choker aggregate in road construction?
What is the purpose of a choker aggregate in road construction?
Which of the following is a type of termite proofing method?
Which of the following is a type of termite proofing method?
What is the purpose of a base course in road construction?
What is the purpose of a base course in road construction?
What type of material is used for the Base Course according to the text?
What type of material is used for the Base Course according to the text?
Which AASHTO methods are required for the Base Course Grading according to the text?
Which AASHTO methods are required for the Base Course Grading according to the text?
What is used for Termite Proofing according to the text?
What is used for Termite Proofing according to the text?
What is the purpose of Gabion as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of Gabion as mentioned in the text?
Which material is NOT suitable for use in the Base Course as per the text?
Which material is NOT suitable for use in the Base Course as per the text?
What is the purpose of granular fill or filters in construction?
What is the purpose of granular fill or filters in construction?
Which of the following materials is considered borrow fill?
Which of the following materials is considered borrow fill?
Which section of the text discusses termite/bukbok proofing methods?
Which section of the text discusses termite/bukbok proofing methods?
What is the maximum fraction passing the No. 200 sieve allowed for borrow fill materials?
What is the maximum fraction passing the No. 200 sieve allowed for borrow fill materials?
Which section of the text discusses paving and surfacing materials?
Which section of the text discusses paving and surfacing materials?
What is the formula to calculate the Plasticity Index (PI)?
What is the formula to calculate the Plasticity Index (PI)?
Which Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) category includes Gravels with > 50% retained on No. 200 sieve and > 50% further retained on No.40 sieve?
Which Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) category includes Gravels with > 50% retained on No. 200 sieve and > 50% further retained on No.40 sieve?
What is the term used for soil, crushed stone, and sand used to raise an existing grade or as a man-made deposit under footings or concrete slabs on grade?
What is the term used for soil, crushed stone, and sand used to raise an existing grade or as a man-made deposit under footings or concrete slabs on grade?
In Termite Proofing, which method involves using physical barriers to prevent termite infestations?
In Termite Proofing, which method involves using physical barriers to prevent termite infestations?
Which term refers to the range of water content over which sediment behaves in construction materials?
Which term refers to the range of water content over which sediment behaves in construction materials?
What is the primary purpose of riprap?
What is the primary purpose of riprap?
What is the typical size range for riprap aggregate?
What is the typical size range for riprap aggregate?
What factors influence the resistance of riprap to displacement by moving water?
What factors influence the resistance of riprap to displacement by moving water?
What is the primary concern when selecting riprap material?
What is the primary concern when selecting riprap material?
What is the term 'riprap' commonly used to refer to?
What is the term 'riprap' commonly used to refer to?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the resistance of riprap to displacement?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the resistance of riprap to displacement?
What is the purpose of a filter blanket in riprap construction?
What is the purpose of a filter blanket in riprap construction?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound riprap material?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sound riprap material?
What is the primary function of riprap in construction?
What is the primary function of riprap in construction?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the appropriate riprap gradation?
Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining the appropriate riprap gradation?
Which type of soil particle is the largest?
Which type of soil particle is the largest?
What is the purpose of the AASHTO soil classification system mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the AASHTO soil classification system mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the Atterberg Limits tests described in the text?
What is the purpose of the Atterberg Limits tests described in the text?
Which type of soil particle is the smallest?
Which type of soil particle is the smallest?
What is the primary purpose of oiling the lumber forms before they are set in place?
What is the primary purpose of oiling the lumber forms before they are set in place?
When should oil not be used on forms against surfaces that will be plastered?
When should oil not be used on forms against surfaces that will be plastered?
What is the recommended method for preparing forms that have been used once and will be used again?
What is the recommended method for preparing forms that have been used once and will be used again?
What is the purpose of using a lubricant on the forms for concrete?
What is the purpose of using a lubricant on the forms for concrete?
What is the main purpose of wetting the forms with water instead of using oil when the concrete surface will be plastered?
What is the main purpose of wetting the forms with water instead of using oil when the concrete surface will be plastered?
What is the primary reason for coating the inside of reused forms with an approved soap or other material?
What is the primary reason for coating the inside of reused forms with an approved soap or other material?
What is the primary purpose of using crude oil or petroline on the forms?
What is the primary purpose of using crude oil or petroline on the forms?
When should oil not be used on the forms for concrete?
When should oil not be used on the forms for concrete?
What is the proportion of cement to fine aggregate to coarse aggregate for Class 'A' concrete?
What is the proportion of cement to fine aggregate to coarse aggregate for Class 'A' concrete?
Which class of concrete is recommended for mass concrete works?
Which class of concrete is recommended for mass concrete works?
What is the equivalent measure of one 'part' in the concrete proportions?
What is the equivalent measure of one 'part' in the concrete proportions?
For which type of concrete structure is the Class 'C' proportion (1:3:6) recommended?
For which type of concrete structure is the Class 'C' proportion (1:3:6) recommended?
How many bags of cement are approximately equivalent to one cubic foot?
How many bags of cement are approximately equivalent to one cubic foot?
Which class of concrete is recommended for concrete under water and retaining walls?
Which class of concrete is recommended for concrete under water and retaining walls?
What is the proportion of cement to fine aggregate to coarse aggregate for Class 'B' concrete?
What is the proportion of cement to fine aggregate to coarse aggregate for Class 'B' concrete?
Which class of concrete is recommended for walls thicker than 100mm (4"), footings, steps, and reinforced concrete slabs on fill?
Which class of concrete is recommended for walls thicker than 100mm (4"), footings, steps, and reinforced concrete slabs on fill?
What is the main purpose of using cinders in concrete?
What is the main purpose of using cinders in concrete?
Which of the following is NOT a property of lightweight cinders?
Which of the following is NOT a property of lightweight cinders?
What is the main component of cinders?
What is the main component of cinders?
Which type of concrete is best suited for weight-saving applications?
Which type of concrete is best suited for weight-saving applications?
What is the main advantage of using cinders in concrete, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main advantage of using cinders in concrete, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of lightweight aggregate mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of lightweight aggregate mentioned in the text?
Which of the following properties are often unsound in lightweight cinders?
Which of the following properties are often unsound in lightweight cinders?
What is the primary reason for using cinders in concrete, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary reason for using cinders in concrete, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of using sheathing lumber dressed on all four sides?
What is the primary purpose of using sheathing lumber dressed on all four sides?
What type of lumber is recommended for achieving tight joints in floor and wall panel construction?
What type of lumber is recommended for achieving tight joints in floor and wall panel construction?
Which of the following lumber sizes is typically used for struts, posts, shores, and uprights?
Which of the following lumber sizes is typically used for struts, posts, shores, and uprights?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of nails in form construction?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of nails in form construction?
What is the recommended practice when using nails in form construction?
What is the recommended practice when using nails in form construction?
Which of the following cementing materials is mentioned in the text?
Which of the following cementing materials is mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of curing concrete?
What is the purpose of curing concrete?
Which of the following is a type of processed concrete mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a type of processed concrete mentioned in the text?
Which method of proportioning concrete is described as the oldest, most commonly used, and least scientific?
Which method of proportioning concrete is described as the oldest, most commonly used, and least scientific?
In the arbitrary proportioning method, how are the aggregates measured?
In the arbitrary proportioning method, how are the aggregates measured?
What is the standard unit used to measure the quantity of cement in the arbitrary proportioning method?
What is the standard unit used to measure the quantity of cement in the arbitrary proportioning method?
What is the purpose of adding water in the arbitrary proportioning method?
What is the purpose of adding water in the arbitrary proportioning method?
Which section of the text provides an overview of the different types of processed concrete?
Which section of the text provides an overview of the different types of processed concrete?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a quality of good concrete in the text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a quality of good concrete in the text?
What is the purpose of the Slump Test described in the text?
What is the purpose of the Slump Test described in the text?
Which section of the text discusses the materials used to make concrete?
Which section of the text discusses the materials used to make concrete?
