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What is the main binding material in concrete?
What is the main binding material in concrete?
- Iron filings
- Lime
- Cement (correct)
- Water
In its fresh state, concrete is best described as:
In its fresh state, concrete is best described as:
- Gaseous
- Solid
- Fluid-like
- Plastic (correct)
Which material is used as filler in concrete to reduce costs and provide strength?
Which material is used as filler in concrete to reduce costs and provide strength?
- Iron filings
- Round gravel (correct)
- Gaseous clay
- Brick ballast
What happens to the fluid-like concrete with time?
What happens to the fluid-like concrete with time?
Apart from cement, what other material can be used as a binding material in concrete?
Apart from cement, what other material can be used as a binding material in concrete?
What term is synonymous with 'filler material' in concrete?
What term is synonymous with 'filler material' in concrete?
What is the purpose of having well-graded stone aggregate in concrete?
What is the purpose of having well-graded stone aggregate in concrete?
What is the classification of aggregate based on particle size?
What is the classification of aggregate based on particle size?
Which material is commonly referred to as fine aggregate?
Which material is commonly referred to as fine aggregate?
What is the main purpose of adding water to fresh concrete?
What is the main purpose of adding water to fresh concrete?
Why is concrete reinforced with steel bars when there is a possibility of significant tension?
Why is concrete reinforced with steel bars when there is a possibility of significant tension?
What is the key difference between Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) and Reinforced Concrete (RC)?
What is the key difference between Plain Cement Concrete (PCC) and Reinforced Concrete (RC)?
