Building Technology- Concrete

Front

The primary purpose of a slump test is to meet which of the following concrete quality requirements?
Durability, Surface Quality, Strength, Workability

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Workability

Front

What type of Portland cement is employed in the construction of massive concrete structures such as gravity dams?

Back

Type IV: Low Heat

Front

Concrete left in its natural state after formwork is removed, especially when the concrete surface reflects the texture, joints, and fasteners of a board form.

Back

Beton Brut

Front

Concrete that is poured in its final location

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Cast-in-place

Front

With regards to concrete proportioning, which of the following characteristics is of utmost concern if mass concrete is produced? Consistency, Durability, Heat Generation, Placeability, Strength

Back

Heat Generation

Front

Stirrups are placed in concrete beam reinforcement to resist

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Shear

Front

A vertical loop of steel bar used to reinforce a concrete beam against diagonal tension forces.

Back

Stirrup

Front

A steel reinforcing bar that projects from a foundation to tie it to a column or wall, or from section of a concrete slab or wall to another.

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Dowel

Front

What is the purpose of concrete curing?

Back

To slow the loss of moisture in concrete

Front

A stiff straightedge of wood or metal that establishes the level the surface to which concrete will be placed.

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Screed