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What does frost resistance refer to in construction materials?
What does frost resistance refer to in construction materials?
- Ability to endure freezing and thawing cycles without losing strength (correct)
- Resistance to water penetration
- Ability to withstand high temperatures
- Strength under applied forces
Which type of stress occurs when a material is being stretched?
Which type of stress occurs when a material is being stretched?
- Bending stress
- Tension stress (correct)
- Shear stress
- Compression stress
What defines the strength of a material under the action of stresses caused by loads?
What defines the strength of a material under the action of stresses caused by loads?
- Stress (correct)
- Shear stress
- Bending stress
- Strain
What property refers to the change in length divided by the original length of a material?
What property refers to the change in length divided by the original length of a material?
Which material property relates to the capacity of a material to allow water penetration under pressure?
Which material property relates to the capacity of a material to allow water penetration under pressure?
In construction materials, what does strength specifically refer to?
In construction materials, what does strength specifically refer to?
Which type of stress arises when forces act parallel but opposite in direction?
Which type of stress arises when forces act parallel but opposite in direction?
What happens to stresses in a material when it is shortened?
What happens to stresses in a material when it is shortened?
Which property denotes the ability of a water-saturated material to endure freezing and thawing cycles?
Which property denotes the ability of a water-saturated material to endure freezing and thawing cycles?
What is the formula for stress (σ) in a material under an applied force?
What is the formula for stress (σ) in a material under an applied force?
