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What is the primary material used in the construction of Rammed earth walls?
What is the primary material used in the construction of Rammed earth walls?
- Glass squares or rectangles
- Cement, sand, and gravel
- Gravel, stone, and clay (correct)
- Hurd, sand, and lime
What is a characteristic of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) used in the Philippines?
What is a characteristic of Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB) used in the Philippines?
- Fire-resistant and non-combustible (correct)
- Weak and fragile
- Expensive and rare
- Fire-prone and combustible
What is the purpose of the material selection step in the installation procedure of masonry?
What is the purpose of the material selection step in the installation procedure of masonry?
- To select materials based on design specifications (correct)
- To draw reference lines and levels
- To level the ground
- To remove debris
What type of concrete is used in X-ray shielding mortar?
What type of concrete is used in X-ray shielding mortar?
What is the purpose of site preparation in the installation procedure of masonry?
What is the purpose of site preparation in the installation procedure of masonry?
What type of masonry is constructed using a combination of clay and sand with a rectangular shape?
What type of masonry is constructed using a combination of clay and sand with a rectangular shape?
What is the primary function of mortar in masonry?
What is the primary function of mortar in masonry?
What is a characteristic of masonry structures?
What is a characteristic of masonry structures?
What is a common use of masonry?
What is a common use of masonry?
What is a historical example of masonry?
What is a historical example of masonry?
What is a benefit of masonry structures?
What is a benefit of masonry structures?
What is the original material used in masonry construction?
What is the original material used in masonry construction?
What pattern does the English bond follow in brick construction?
What pattern does the English bond follow in brick construction?
Why are Flemish bonds weaker than English bonds for load-bearing wall construction?
Why are Flemish bonds weaker than English bonds for load-bearing wall construction?
What is the purpose of adding reinforcement in brick construction?
What is the purpose of adding reinforcement in brick construction?
When should joints be filled and smoothed with mortar?
When should joints be filled and smoothed with mortar?
What is the purpose of curing in brick construction?
What is the purpose of curing in brick construction?
What is the typical application of the stack bond pattern?
What is the typical application of the stack bond pattern?
