Cement Notes Review

What are the four ingredients of concrete?

• Portland Cement, Aggregate, Water, Admixtures

• Portland Cement, Aggregate, Water,

• Portland Cement, Aggregate, Water, Soil

• Concrete, Water, Aggregate, Gravel

What's the first step in the production process for Portland Cement?

• Burned in large rotary kiln.

• Mixed together.

• Proportioned into correct ratios.

• Grinding limestone or chalk.

What are the marble-sized masses known as?

• Plinkers

• Clinkers

• Gravel

• Stone

What temperature is used in the large rotary kiln to create clinkers?

• 1,000

• 1,500

• 2,000

• 2,500

What pound bag is Portland Cement put in?

• 80

• 84

• 90

• 94

What type of cement is used for general purpose and is the most common type?

• Type I

• Type II

• Type III

• Type IV

Type II cement is best for projects like...

• Steps

• Driveways

• Sidewalks

• Bridges

Type III cement gains strength very rapidly, making it useful for _____________ weather jobs.

• Hot

• Cold

• Mild

• Humid

The strength and other properties of concrete are highly dependent on the amount of....

• Aggregrate

• Cement

• Water

• Gravel

Which of the following is NOT an aggregate?

• Sand

• Crushed Stone

• Gravel

• Cement