問題一覧
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Concrete is strong in what? but weak in?
compression tension
2
Concrete cast without reinforcement is called ?
plain concrete
3
Precast concrete is suited for structures where what is required
long spans
4
The chemical reaction between water and cement is called ?
hydration
5
What types of concrete would be used for pours in hot weather?
type 2 4
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What type of walls are made up of tilt up concrete panels?
warehouse
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What are examples of prestressed concrete?
Pre-tensioning and post tensioning
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What is added to cement to regulate the setting time of concrete?
gypsum
9
What size is fine aggregate ?
.33mm to 5mm
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What size is coarse aggregate?
5mm 40mm
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When concrete is exposed to moderate sulphate attack what type of cement is recommended?
type 2
12
When aggregates are well, graded and economical mix is achieved because less what is required ?
cement paste
13
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%
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Aggregates account for what percent of concrete volume ?
60-75
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a low w/c will result in higher ___________ strengths?
compressive
16
The recommended maximum allowable placement time for concrete is ?
2 hours
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Compressive strength are measured by ?
Breaking test cylinders
18
To check for the presence of an organic material what test is done?
Colormetric test
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Air entrainment increases the ability of concrete to withstand ?
freeze thaw cycles
20
Normal density concrete weights ___lbs per cubic foot or ____kg per cubic meters
150-2400
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When grouting in post tensioning ducts, it is best to use what type of grout ?
gas expansive
22
Masonary concrete is considered ?
lightweight concrete
23
Cast in place refers to concrete ?
Cast in its final location
24
The recommended Max slump for a cast in place concrete walls and columns is ?
100mm
25
Cement (concrete) is made out of? (Lisag)
limestone silica iron alumina gypsum
26
Concrete used for skate parks pools and boat hulls is called ?
shotcrete
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Self levelling concrete is used to create a ?
Fire separation, or reduce sound transmission
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The test used to test the slump or self consolidating concrete is called ?
j-ring test
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Raking concrete with the tines down can cause?
segregation
30
Vibratory screeds will ?
Strike off and consolidate
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bullfloats will bring paste to the surface, and ?
Embed course aggregate
32
Bronze and magnesium tools will aid in?
Bringing paste to the surface
33
Wood floats should only be used on?
Non-air entrained concrete
34
Always place concrete (location)
As close as possible to final location
35
Overworking concrete will bring ?
Water to the surface, increasing the w/c ratio
36
Floating should commence as soon as?
bleedwater disappears
37
Hardeners are used for ?
Durability and appearance
38
A metallic Hardner is ?
Not suitable for outdoors
39
Monolithic toppings are installed while ?
The concrete surface is still plastic
40
A creamy Portland cement sand mixture is an example of ?
bonding agent
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Sandblasting of concrete surface should not exceed ?
1/3 diameter of course aggregate
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Sandblasting should be done between
24-72 hours
43
concrete curing begins?
immediately after finishing
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moistening the subgrade prevents?
loss of moisture from the fresh concrete
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When curing with poly in the winter, what colour is preferable?
black
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the reaction between concrete and carbon dioxide is called?
carbonation
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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
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A Groover is used for?
cutting control joints in fresh concrete
49
If wet curing is not done ?
a curing compound may be used
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Improper curing can result in ? (strength loss)
Strength losses of 50%
51
Direct fired heater will cause ?
surface dusting
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What compacts and densifies the concrete surface, making it smoother and stronger ?
trowelling
53
It’s best to set wall pour Heights after ?
One side of the wall is set, and before rebar
54
Stakes and slab forms are cut ?
Flush to make concrete finishing easier
55
Slope can be expressed as ?
rise over run,grade percent, and total slope
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Wet screeds are fast and efficient and use ?
Concrete itself as a grade marker
57
If a strike off board won’t reach from edge to edge ?
A temporary screed peg is used
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concrete must be poured? (hours)
Two hours from the time water is added
59
What type of mixer would be more suitable then transit mix for remote location ?
Mobile batch mixer
60
Concrete should always be placed ?
As close to final location as possible
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The maximum size of aggregate, when pumping ?
1/3 diameter of hose
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Concrete should always be cast against fresh concrete to minimize?
cold joints
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When casting stairs, or stepped footings begin concrete placement?
at the bottom
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Concrete should not be allowed to fall freely more than ?
1.5m
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For underwater placement of concrete?
tremie is used
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What does vibration of concrete do?
Consolidates and releases entrapped air in the concrete
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Excessive vibration can cause
segregation
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when pouring a floor with heating ducts cast it is important to?
Anchor the ductwork down
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Factors affecting hydrostatic pressure for concrete are ? (4 factors)
slump,height of pour, rate of pour, and ambient temperature
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at 20 degrees concrete will set up in?
1 hour
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Expansion joints would be installed at ?
the base of the column to separate it from the slab on grade to allow thermal expansion
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The most important thing when pour watching is?
your own safety
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columns must be what? to prevent racking
braced
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vibrator penetration into the previous lift when pouring a wall is?
150mm