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What is the purpose of caissons in construction?
What is the purpose of caissons in construction?
- To provide stability during high winds
- To allow drainage in underground structures
- To serve as a foundation for elevated surfaces
- To contain water and support submerged structures (correct)
What causes slip page cracks in pavements?
What causes slip page cracks in pavements?
- Excessive moisture from underground sources
- Poor compaction of construction materials
- Heavy vehicles traveling on the surface
- Lack of a hollow floating box for support (correct)
Which term refers to cracks that can sometimes appear crescent-shaped?
Which term refers to cracks that can sometimes appear crescent-shaped?
- Slip page cracks (correct)
- Fatigue cracks
- Stress cracks
- Settlement cracks
What is the role of hollow float boxes in construction?
What is the role of hollow float boxes in construction?
What is a characteristic feature of caissons?
What is a characteristic feature of caissons?
What is the purpose of the action of flattening poured concrete?
What is the purpose of the action of flattening poured concrete?
What does skid resistance refer to in pavement surfaces?
What does skid resistance refer to in pavement surfaces?
What does leveling help to eliminate when finishing a surface?
What does leveling help to eliminate when finishing a surface?
What conditions contribute to making a pavement slippery, known as ski hazard?
What conditions contribute to making a pavement slippery, known as ski hazard?
What may be a consequence of finishing a surface improperly?
What may be a consequence of finishing a surface improperly?
Which phase is critical before the actual finishing of a surface?
Which phase is critical before the actual finishing of a surface?
Why is it important to have a smooth finish on concrete surfaces?
Why is it important to have a smooth finish on concrete surfaces?
What might an uneven screeding surface lead to in the context of paving?
What might an uneven screeding surface lead to in the context of paving?
What is the primary purpose of a port?
What is the primary purpose of a port?
What does the term 'wharf' refer to?
What does the term 'wharf' refer to?
Which material is NOT typically associated with a port's primary function?
Which material is NOT typically associated with a port's primary function?
What is the definition of 'tackcoat' as mentioned in the context?
What is the definition of 'tackcoat' as mentioned in the context?
What is a primary factor in the design of a wharf?
What is a primary factor in the design of a wharf?
Who or what does the term refer to when discussing responsibilities in construction?
Who or what does the term refer to when discussing responsibilities in construction?
What is a primary responsibility of those involved in onsite construction?
What is a primary responsibility of those involved in onsite construction?
What does the construction entity ensure during the construction project?
What does the construction entity ensure during the construction project?
Which of the following activities is part of the onsite construction responsibilities?
Which of the following activities is part of the onsite construction responsibilities?
What kind of work is included in the execution of a construction project?
What kind of work is included in the execution of a construction project?
What must those conducting onsite work ensure about their procedures?
What must those conducting onsite work ensure about their procedures?
Which responsibility is NOT mentioned for those involved in construction projects?
Which responsibility is NOT mentioned for those involved in construction projects?
What type of construction activities are mentioned?
What type of construction activities are mentioned?
What causes the mechanical properties of asphalt to develop?
What causes the mechanical properties of asphalt to develop?
What happens to the emulsion after the storm surge causes its breakage?
What happens to the emulsion after the storm surge causes its breakage?
What is scalping in the context of mechanical properties?
What is scalping in the context of mechanical properties?
What type of material undergoes mechanical removal during mining activities?
What type of material undergoes mechanical removal during mining activities?
What kind of aggregates are typically removed from seabeds during the mining process?
What kind of aggregates are typically removed from seabeds during the mining process?
Who is impacted by the changes in mechanical properties of asphalt after storm surges?
Who is impacted by the changes in mechanical properties of asphalt after storm surges?
What role do wind stresses play after a storm surge?
What role do wind stresses play after a storm surge?
What is a consequence of storm surge on natural coastal resources?
What is a consequence of storm surge on natural coastal resources?
Study Notes
Definitions of terms in construction
- Onsite Construction: Refers to any person or organization that constructs, undertakes, or supports any work being undertaken at a construction site. This includes ensuring the technical conformance of all designs, materials, processes, and work procedures.
- Screeding: The first step in finishing concrete, involves flattening poured concrete into a smooth, skid-resistant surface. It is a crucial step for ensuring a level and smooth surface.
- Skid Hazard A condition that can make a pavement slippery, potentially causing accidents.
- Slippage Cracks: Cracks in pavement, often crescent-shaped, caused by lack of bond between two pavement layers. This lack of bond often occurs due to the thrust of wheels on the pavement surface.
- Caissons: A part of a foundation, consisting of a watertight chamber used in underwater construction. Alternatively, it can be a hollow floating box used as a floodgate for a dock or basin.
- Tack Coat: An initial application of bituminous material to an existing bituminous, portland cement, or block surface or base. This helps to ensure bonding between layers of pavement.
- Port: A place where vessels can discharge or receive cargo.
- Wharf: A structure built alongside the water or perpendicular to the shore where ships berth for loading or discharging goods.
- Curing: The development of the mechanical properties of the asphalt binder. This process occurs after the emulsion has broken and the emulsion particles coalesce and bond with the aggregate.
- Storm Surge: A rise in sea level above normal water level on the open coast due to the action of wind stress on the water surface.
- Scaling: Local flaking or peeling away of the near-surface portion of hardened concrete or mortar.
- Mining: The mechanical removal of consolidated or unconsolidated material (aggregates, such as sand, gravel, and shells) from seabed, beach, or dunes.
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Test your knowledge on essential construction terms with this quiz. From onsite construction practices to specific terms like caissons and slippage cracks, this quiz will challenge your understanding of foundational construction terminology. Perfect for students and professionals alike!
