Construction Technology II EGQS 2212 Semester Quiz

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What is the goal of the course EGQS2212 Construction Technology II?

To teach students about building demolition and infrastructure projects

To introduce students to different types of bridges

To familiarize students with basic tests conducted on construction materials (correct)

To provide knowledge about railway construction

Which department is responsible for the course EGQS2212 Construction Technology II?

Specialization Quantity Surveying Program

Engineering Department (correct)

Section Curriculum Committee

Railways Department

What is the primary focus of the course EGQS2212 Construction Technology II?

Studying properties of construction materials through testing (correct)

Exploring methods of railway construction

Learning about building demolition and infrastructure projects

Understanding different types of bridges

Who is the lecturer for the course EGQS2212 Construction Technology II?

Arun Chandra Signup and view all the answers

What are students expected to record and report professionally in the course EGQS2212 Construction Technology II?

Lab observations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adding gypsum to the clinker during the production of cement?

To adjust the setting time and improve the soundness of cement Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cement sets very quickly when mixed with water and is brown in color?

Natural cement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of burning together naturally occurring calcareous and argillaceous materials at a high temperature during cement production?

To obtain the product called clinker Signup and view all the answers

What are the properties that make cement capable of bonding material fragments into a compact mass?

Adhesive and cohesive properties Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cement is known for its low heat of hydration and is suitable for use in massive structures?

Low heat cement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adding limestone containing clay and crushing it to powder during the production of natural cement?

To obtain a material that sets very quickly when mixed with water Signup and view all the answers

Which material is added to adjust the setting time and improve the soundness of cement during its production?

$CaSO_4$ (gypsum) Signup and view all the answers

What are commonly used materials for obtaining clinker during the production of cement?

Limestone and clay Signup and view all the answers

What is the major advantage of road transport?

It enables door-to-door delivery of goods and materials Signup and view all the answers

What does road infrastructure provide access to in a society?

Jobs, health care, education, and social connections Signup and view all the answers

In comparison to railways, what is a cost advantage of road transport?

Cheaper construction, operating cost, and maintenance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a road in enabling transportation?

To enable transportation by way of motorized and non-motorized carriages Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the importance of road infrastructure?

It is important for national and global economic growth as well as local community development Signup and view all the answers

What does road transport make possible in terms of delivery of goods?

Delivery between cities, towns, and small villages Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cross slope or camber in road pavement construction?

To drain off rainwater from the road surface Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'carriageway' refer to in road pavement construction?

The paved portion of the highway meant for vehicle movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a highway median?

To separate incoming traffic from traffic going in the same direction Signup and view all the answers

What is a traversible median in road construction?

A median where vehicles can move in case of emergency Signup and view all the answers

Why is a barrier median used in road construction?

To prevent vehicles from approaching Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does a detering median serve in road construction?

To be removed in case of any emergency such as catching a thief Signup and view all the answers

What determines the value of cross slope in road pavement construction?

The type of materials used for road construction and amount of rainfall Signup and view all the answers

What defines a traffic lane in road pavement construction?

The area designated for vehicle movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a slope camber in road pavement construction?