Btech 1 quiz aqe

What are the main components of concrete?

• Cement, water, and aggregate

• Sand, water, and gravel

• Cement, sand, and mortar

• Cement, water, and bricks

Which type of concrete does not require high tensile strength?

• Plain/Ordinary Concrete

• Lightweight Concrete

• Heavyweight Concrete

• Reinforced Concrete

What is the purpose of an air-entraining agent in concrete?

• Increase workability

• Speed up setting time

• Slow down setting time

• Alter the color of concrete

What is the recommended slump for building columns?

• Max. 13 cm, Min. 5 cm

• Max. 10 cm, Min. 2.5 cm

• Max. 15 cm, Min. 7.5 cm

• Max. 7 cm, Min. 5 cm

What is the purpose of curing concrete?

• To provide strength

• To provide strength

• To enhance workability

• To allow it to achieve desired properties

What is the most common material used for manufacturing bricks?

• Concrete

• Wood

• Steel

• Clay

What is the purpose of a stretcher in bricklaying?

• to increase the strength of the wall

• To provide a decorative pattern

• To align the bricks vertically

• To create horizontal layers

Which type of bond consists of overlapping stretchers?

• Running bond

• Stack bond

• Common bond

• English bond

Which type of bond has alternating headers and stretchers in each course?

• Flemish bond

• Garden-wall bond

• Running bond

• English bond

Which type of brick is used for exposed exterior walls?

• Common brick

• Face brick

• Calcium silicate brick

• Brick veneer