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Which civilization is believed to be the first to use clay as a cementing material?
Which civilization is believed to be the first to use clay as a cementing material?
- Babylonians
- Assyrians (correct)
- Romans
- Egyptians
What material did the Romans use to create their calcareous cements?
What material did the Romans use to create their calcareous cements?
- Volcanic ash
- Tuff
- Lime and puzzolanic materials (correct)
- Lime and gypsum
Who is credited as the first to introduce Portland cement?
Who is credited as the first to introduce Portland cement?
- Joseph Aspdin (correct)
- M. Vicat
- Pantheon
- Vitruvius
What famous Roman structure consists of a concrete dome?
What famous Roman structure consists of a concrete dome?
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What were the two main cementing materials used by the Egyptians in the construction of the pyramids?
What were the two main cementing materials used by the Egyptians in the construction of the pyramids?
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What did the Assyrians and Babylonians use clay for in construction?
What did the Assyrians and Babylonians use clay for in construction?
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What materials did the Egyptians use as cementing materials in the construction of the pyramids?
What materials did the Egyptians use as cementing materials in the construction of the pyramids?
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Who is credited with having the knowledge about the chemistry of cementitious lime?
Who is credited with having the knowledge about the chemistry of cementitious lime?
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What was the composition of the calcareous cements used by the Romans?
What was the composition of the calcareous cements used by the Romans?
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When was Portland cement first introduced?
When was Portland cement first introduced?
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