Construction Materials and Testing

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What is bitumen primarily used for?

Roofing and road surfacing (correct)

Building bicycle lanes

Making concrete blocks

Constructing railways

What is the primary purpose of a binder in concrete?

To add color to the concrete

To harden or cure over time (correct)

To increase the weight of the concrete

To reduce the cost of the concrete

What is asphalt commonly used for?

Manufacturing lumber products

Creating decorative concrete blocks

Constructing and maintaining roads and parking areas (correct)

Building foundations for houses

What is the strongest and most commonly used masonry unit?

Concrete block Signup and view all the answers

What is lumber graded for?

Its consistency and quality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of concrete?

Aggregate Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why glass is valued?

Its optical properties, such as refraction and transmission of light Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of modern ceramics?

In the production of kitchen tiles, countertops, and bathroom fixtures Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary location of rocks and stones?

In the Earth's lithosphere Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of materials testing?

To ascertain the physical and mechanical properties of a material Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of mechanical testing?

The response of a material to dynamic or static force Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing for thermal properties?

To measure the ability of a material to transfer heat Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Construction Materials Testing (CMT)?

To ensure the viability and safety of a construction project Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is used to reveal issues related to construction quality?

Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not conducting Construction Materials Testing (CMT)?

Engineers and builders may not know if the quality of the construction meets the requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of mechanical testing services?

To evaluate the resistance, fracture toughness, and fatigue of materials Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is used to measure the hardness of a material?

Brinell Hardness Test Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of construction materials?

Materials, supplies, fixtures, or equipment utilized or consumed during construction Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using Construction Materials Testing (CMT)?

To ensure the quality of the construction meets the requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is the most abundant type of material mined in the world?

Aggregates Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of steel?

Iron, carbon, and other alloying materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cement?

To mix with water to set to a hard mass Signup and view all the answers

How are aggregates classified?

Into fine and coarse categories Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a written construction contract?

To outline the scope of work and materials to be utilized or consumed during construction Signup and view all the answers

What type of testing does not cause damage to the original part?

Non-destructive testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tests is used to determine the aggregate's resistance to impact?

Aggregate Impact Value Test Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Slump Test?

To measure the workability of fresh concrete Signup and view all the answers