Portland Cement Production in Ghana
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Where did the production of Portland Cement start in Ghana?

  • Tema
  • Kumasi (correct)
  • Takoradi
  • Konongo

Which country collaborated with Ghana in starting the production of Portland Cement?

  • UK
  • China
  • Norway (correct)
  • Germany

What are the main components used in producing Portland Cement?

  • Brick and mortar
  • Steel and timber
  • Clinker and gypsum (correct)
  • Concrete and sand

Which location does not have a production/bagging plant for Portland Cement?

<p>Konongo (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which university is associated with the Department of Construction Technology and Management in Ghana?

<p>Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which continent did the mechanisation of construction start?

<p>North America (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What raw materials are required to produce plastics?

<p>Petroleum and gas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main characteristics of cast iron mentioned in the text?

<p>High carbon content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which application is steel mostly used in construction according to the text?

<p>Reinforcement and steel frames (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are plastics produced?

<p>By linking monomers to form polymers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of iron is commonly used in buildings for non-structural purposes?

<p>Non-Ferrous Iron (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What classification criteria are mentioned for plastics?

<p>Chemical structure and physical properties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plastics become soft when heated and hard when cooled?

<p>Thermoplastics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the applications of Zinc mentioned in the text?

<p>Cladding and roofing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which metal is part of the Common Alloys used for non-structural and decorative purposes?

<p>Copper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between thermoset plastics and thermoplastics?

<p>Thermoplastics melt when heated, while thermoset plastics don't. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Steel from Cast Iron based on the information provided?

<p>Strong in compression and tension (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of plastics discussed in the text?

<p>Thermoplastics, thermoset plastics, and fibre reinforced plastics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a customary freehold ownership, who holds the ownership of the land?

<p>The leader of the community or traditional group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a leasehold/lease arrangement?

<p>Temporary ownership for an agreed period (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is typically granted the first right of refusal for any future lease in a leasehold arrangement?

<p>The lessee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ownership excludes stool lands by law?

<p>Freehold common law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a freehold ownership by common law, who can acquire land ownership besides community members?

<p>A stranger (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to ownership at the end of a lease period?

<p>Ownership returns to the Lessor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of thermosetting plastics?

<p>Undergo irreversible chemical change (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a thermosetting plastic?

<p>Polyester (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a typical use of phenol formaldehyde (PF) according to the text?

<p>Mouldings - electrical accessories (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property makes plastics good insulators for electrical cables?

<p>Low moisture absorption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are thermosetting plastics not suitable for load-bearing work according to the text?

<p>Good tensile strength but low modulus of elasticity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of irreversibly changing into a rigid form imply for thermosetting plastics?

<p>They cannot be re-softened by heat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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