Philippine Construction Industry
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What percentage of the gross domestic product does the construction industry account for in the Philippines?

  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 25%
  • 16% (correct)

    • What is the primary purpose of the pre-design phase in a construction project?

  • To select the various project participants and outline their contractual agreements
  • To plan and administer the construction of the final building
  • To determine the geometry of the finished structure
  • To set the initial objectives and criteria for the building (correct)

    • What is the notice to proceed in a construction project?

  • A verbal directive from the contractor to the owner
  • A written directive from the owner to the contractor that sets the date to begin work (correct)
  • A written agreement between the owner and contractor
  • A meeting between the project participants to discuss the project schedule

    • What is the primary focus of the construction phase in a construction project?

    <p>Planning and administering the construction of the final building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many discreet project phases are involved in a construction project?

    <p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the pre-construction phase in a construction project?

    <p>To select the various project participants and outline their contractual agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may trigger the need for changes in a construction project?

    <p>Changes in the scope of the work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs when the contractor determines that the work is nearing completion?

    <p>The architect or construction manager conducts an inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a punch list?

    <p>To identify the remaining items to be installed or repaired</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the U.S. Congress pass in 1970 to regulate safety standards in the construction industry?

    <p>The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a thorough accident prevention and safety training program necessary in construction?

    <p>Because the construction industry has one of the most hazardous work environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the inspection conducted by the architect or construction manager?

    <p>To inspect the project for substantial completion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of OSHA's recurring site inspections?

    <p>To administer the enforcement of safety guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the mass of a unit volume of homogeneous material?

    <p>Density</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the density index indicate?

    <p>The degree to which the volume of a material is filled with solid matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the weight per unit volume of material?

    <p>Specific Weight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ratio of the volume of pores to that of the specimen?

    <p>Porosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of a material to absorb water vapour from air?

    <p>Hygroscopicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of Water Absorption?

    <p>The ability of a material to absorb and retain water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor influencing Heat Conductivity?

    <p>The nature of the material, its structure, porosity, and character of pores.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of a material to resist high temperatures?

    <p>Fire Resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for materials that can withstand temperatures above 1580°C?

    <p>Refractory materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability of a material to withstand the action of acids and other chemicals?

    <p>Chemical Resistance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the ability of a material to allow water to penetrate under pressure?

    <p>Water Permeability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability of a material to resist failure under the action of stresses caused by loads?

    <p>Strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of a material that allows it to restore its initial form and dimensions after the load is removed?

    <p>Elasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the failure of a material when it is subjected to repeated loads?

    <p>Fatigue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the scale used to measure the hardness of materials?

    <p>Mohs Scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the property of a material that allows it to change its shape under load without cracking and to retain this shape after the load is removed?

    <p>Plasticity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ability of a material to resist the combined effects of atmospheric and other factors?

    <p>Durability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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