問題一覧
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columns must be what? to prevent racking
braced
2
What are examples of prestressed concrete?
Pre-tensioning and post tensioning
3
When casting stairs, or stepped footings begin concrete placement?
at the bottom
4
When concrete is exposed to moderate sulphate attack what type of cement is recommended?
type 2
5
Compressive strength are measured by ?
Breaking test cylinders
6
For underwater placement of concrete?
tremie is used
7
Raking concrete with the tines down can cause?
segregation
8
Always place concrete (location)
As close as possible to final location
9
What type of mixer would be more suitable then transit mix for remote location ?
Mobile batch mixer
10
The chemical reaction between water and cement is called ?
hydration
11
Excessive vibration can cause
segregation
12
Monolithic toppings are installed while ?
The concrete surface is still plastic
13
Concrete is strong in what? but weak in?
compression tension
14
If a strike off board won’t reach from edge to edge ?
A temporary screed peg is used
15
The maximum size of aggregate, when pumping ?
1/3 diameter of hose
16
Air entrainment increases the ability of concrete to withstand ?
freeze thaw cycles
17
What does vibration of concrete do?
Consolidates and releases entrapped air in the concrete
18
When aggregates are well, graded and economical mix is achieved because less what is required ?
cement paste
19
The recommended maximum allowable placement time for concrete is ?
2 hours
20
Self levelling concrete is used to create a ?
Fire separation, or reduce sound transmission
21
When curing with poly in the winter, what colour is preferable?
black
22
To check for the presence of an organic material what test is done?
Colormetric test
23
What is added to cement to regulate the setting time of concrete?
gypsum
24
Concrete cast without reinforcement is called ?
plain concrete
25
The test used to test the slump or self consolidating concrete is called ?
j-ring test
26
the reaction between concrete and carbon dioxide is called?
carbonation
27
when pouring a floor with heating ducts cast it is important to?
Anchor the ductwork down
28
Sandblasting of concrete surface should not exceed ?
1/3 diameter of course aggregate
29
Factors affecting hydrostatic pressure for concrete are ? (4 factors)
slump,height of pour, rate of pour, and ambient temperature
30
Cement (concrete) is made out of? (Lisag)
limestone silica iron alumina gypsum
31
What compacts and densifies the concrete surface, making it smoother and stronger ?
trowelling
32
When grouting in post tensioning ducts, it is best to use what type of grout ?
gas expansive
33
Aggregates account for what percent of concrete volume ?
60-75
34
What size is coarse aggregate?
5mm 40mm
35
bullfloats will bring paste to the surface, and ?
Embed course aggregate
36
at 20 degrees concrete will set up in?
1 hour
37
Improper curing can result in ? (strength loss)
Strength losses of 50%
38
Concrete used for skate parks pools and boat hulls is called ?
shotcrete
39
Slope can be expressed as ?
rise over run,grade percent, and total slope
40
If wet curing is not done ?
a curing compound may be used
41
Masonary concrete is considered ?
lightweight concrete
42
What size is fine aggregate ?
.33mm to 5mm
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When heat curing, heat must be reduced by no more than ?
5 degrees so the concrete isn’t shocked into cracking
44
What types of concrete would be used for pours in hot weather?
type 2 4
45
It’s best to set wall pour Heights after ?
One side of the wall is set, and before rebar
46
Concrete should always be placed ?
As close to final location as possible
47
Concrete should not be allowed to fall freely more than ?
1.5m
48
The recommended Max slump for a cast in place concrete walls and columns is ?
100mm
49
concrete curing begins?
immediately after finishing
50
Bronze and magnesium tools will aid in?
Bringing paste to the surface
51
The most important thing when pour watching is?
your own safety
52
Cast in place refers to concrete ?
Cast in its final location
53
Precast concrete is suited for structures where what is required
long spans
54
moistening the subgrade prevents?
loss of moisture from the fresh concrete
55
Direct fired heater will cause ?
surface dusting
56
Wet screeds are fast and efficient and use ?
Concrete itself as a grade marker
57
Normal density concrete weights ___lbs per cubic foot or ____kg per cubic meters
150-2400
58
Floating should commence as soon as?
bleedwater disappears
59
Hardeners are used for ?
Durability and appearance
60
Sandblasting should be done between
24-72 hours
61
a low w/c will result in higher ___________ strengths?
compressive
62
Expansion joints would be installed at ?
the base of the column to separate it from the slab on grade to allow thermal expansion
63
A creamy Portland cement sand mixture is an example of ?
bonding agent
64
concrete must be poured? (hours)
Two hours from the time water is added
65
Concrete should always be cast against fresh concrete to minimize?
cold joints
66
Air entrainment percentage, when concrete arrives to site is usually what? What do we need to bring it up to after it arrives?
1.5-3% bring too 5-8%
67
Wood floats should only be used on?
Non-air entrained concrete
68
A metallic Hardner is ?
Not suitable for outdoors
69
A Groover is used for?
cutting control joints in fresh concrete
70
Stakes and slab forms are cut ?
Flush to make concrete finishing easier
71
What type of walls are made up of tilt up concrete panels?
warehouse
72
Overworking concrete will bring ?
Water to the surface, increasing the w/c ratio
73
vibrator penetration into the previous lift when pouring a wall is?
150mm
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Vibratory screeds will ?
Strike off and consolidate