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What is the term used to describe squared stones laid in regular courses, in contrast to rubble work?
What is the term used to describe squared stones laid in regular courses, in contrast to rubble work?
What is the term used to describe uniform courses with stones uniform in size?
What is the term used to describe uniform courses with stones uniform in size?
What is the term used to describe a wall with a less regular pattern, where the course width and stone length are varied?
What is the term used to describe a wall with a less regular pattern, where the course width and stone length are varied?
What is the term used to describe a wall where rectangular stones are laid on horizontal beds, but no effort is made to continue the horizontal beds through in an uninterrupted manner?
What is the term used to describe a wall where rectangular stones are laid on horizontal beds, but no effort is made to continue the horizontal beds through in an uninterrupted manner?
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What is the term used to describe a stone face that is jagged, presenting a rough surface?
What is the term used to describe a stone face that is jagged, presenting a rough surface?
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What is the term used to describe when heavier stones or areas of stone project from the normal face of the surrounding wall or of the joint themselves?
What is the term used to describe when heavier stones or areas of stone project from the normal face of the surrounding wall or of the joint themselves?
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What is the purpose of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT)?
What is the purpose of the Standard Penetration Test (SPT)?
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What does the term 'Maximum Dry Density' (MDD) refer to?
What does the term 'Maximum Dry Density' (MDD) refer to?
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Which of the following best describes the term 'shearing strength'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'shearing strength'?
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What is the primary purpose of excavation and earthworking processes?
What is the primary purpose of excavation and earthworking processes?
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What is the term used to describe the level beneath which the soil is saturated with groundwater?
What is the term used to describe the level beneath which the soil is saturated with groundwater?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the excavation and earthworking processes?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the excavation and earthworking processes?
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Which of the following is NOT a property that varies significantly between different types of geomembranes?
Which of the following is NOT a property that varies significantly between different types of geomembranes?
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How should geomembranes be treated during installation and subsequent use?
How should geomembranes be treated during installation and subsequent use?
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What is a geocomposite?
What is a geocomposite?
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What is the primary function of a geonet?
What is the primary function of a geonet?
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Which of the following statements about geocells is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about geocells is TRUE?
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What types of materials are used for temporary erosion protection?
What types of materials are used for temporary erosion protection?
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What is the recommended use of CHB with a thickness of 100mm (4")?
What is the recommended use of CHB with a thickness of 100mm (4")?
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What are the dimensions of a "DURISOL" block?
What are the dimensions of a "DURISOL" block?
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What type of reinforcement is used in block cells?
What type of reinforcement is used in block cells?
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How thick should the horizontal and vertical joints be for laying concrete hollow blocks?
How thick should the horizontal and vertical joints be for laying concrete hollow blocks?
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Which type of block is primarily used for fire-resistant interior partitions?
Which type of block is primarily used for fire-resistant interior partitions?
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What is the thickness of a Gypsum solid block?
What is the thickness of a Gypsum solid block?
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What is the primary factor that determines the strength of a concrete mix?
What is the primary factor that determines the strength of a concrete mix?
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What is the purpose of properly proportioning the fine and coarse aggregates in a concrete mix?
What is the purpose of properly proportioning the fine and coarse aggregates in a concrete mix?
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What is the relationship between the 'parts' used in proportioning concrete and the actual measurements?
What is the relationship between the 'parts' used in proportioning concrete and the actual measurements?
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What is the first step in proportioning concrete by the water-ratio and slump test method?
What is the first step in proportioning concrete by the water-ratio and slump test method?
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What is the purpose of specifying the cement in sacks, the water in gallons per sack of cement, and the mixed aggregate in cu.ft. per sack of cement when proportioning concrete?
What is the purpose of specifying the cement in sacks, the water in gallons per sack of cement, and the mixed aggregate in cu.ft. per sack of cement when proportioning concrete?
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