RichLite: Factors to Consider in Choosing Building Materials and Properties of Engineering Materials
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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?

  • Bending stress
  • Tension stress (correct)
  • Shear stress
  • Compression stress

    • 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?

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

    Which material property relates to the capacity of a material to allow water penetration under pressure?

    <p>Water permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In construction materials, what does strength specifically refer to?

    <p>Ability to resist failure under applied stresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stress arises when forces act parallel but opposite in direction?

    <p>Shear stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to stresses in a material when it is shortened?

    <p>They become compressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property denotes the ability of a water-saturated material to endure freezing and thawing cycles?

    <p>Frost resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for stress (σ) in a material under an applied force?

    <p>$P/A_o$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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