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In which year was the book 'Construction Databook: Construction materials and equipment' published?
In which year was the book 'Construction Databook: Construction materials and equipment' published?
- 2021
- 2010 (correct)
- 2022
- 2015
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'concretus'?
What is the meaning of the Latin word 'concretus'?
- To grow together (correct)
- To build high
- To design beautifully
- To shape perfectly
When was the Roman Empire active?
When was the Roman Empire active?
- From 1000 A.D. to 1500 A.D.
- From 100 A.D. to 500 A.D.
- From 500 B.C. to 100 A.D.
- From 20 B.C. to 200 A.D. (correct)
What is the purpose of covering concrete with sawdust, sand, or soil during curing?
What is the purpose of covering concrete with sawdust, sand, or soil during curing?
What is the main reason why natural curing is not suitable for structurally important elements?
What is the main reason why natural curing is not suitable for structurally important elements?
What is the purpose of using large electric blankets in electrical curing?
What is the purpose of using large electric blankets in electrical curing?
What is the effect of high evaporation rate on the concrete?
What is the effect of high evaporation rate on the concrete?
What is the characteristic of the current used in electrical curing?
What is the characteristic of the current used in electrical curing?
What is the condition required for natural curing to be effective?
What is the condition required for natural curing to be effective?
What is the consequence of inadequate moisture for the hydration process in concrete?
What is the consequence of inadequate moisture for the hydration process in concrete?
What is the primary purpose of the concrete slump test?
What is the primary purpose of the concrete slump test?
How many layers of concrete are placed in the mould during the slump test?
How many layers of concrete are placed in the mould during the slump test?
What is the unit of measurement for the slump test?
What is the unit of measurement for the slump test?
What is the term used to describe the only measurable slump in the test?
What is the term used to describe the only measurable slump in the test?
Since what year has the slump test been widely used for workability tests?
Since what year has the slump test been widely used for workability tests?
What is blast furnace slag, a byproduct of iron manufacture, classified as?
What is blast furnace slag, a byproduct of iron manufacture, classified as?
What is the purpose of grading a concrete aggregate by passing a sample through a standard assortment of sieves?
What is the purpose of grading a concrete aggregate by passing a sample through a standard assortment of sieves?
What is the significance of the maximum aggregate size in a concrete mix?
What is the significance of the maximum aggregate size in a concrete mix?
What is the characteristic of coarse-grained aggregates?
What is the characteristic of coarse-grained aggregates?
What is the advantage of using larger aggregate pieces in a concrete mix?
What is the advantage of using larger aggregate pieces in a concrete mix?
What is the purpose of adding blast furnace slag to a concrete mix?
What is the purpose of adding blast furnace slag to a concrete mix?
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