Chapter 10: Concrete Construction

Question 1

_____Is the hard in form of cement,Produce from Portland cement, course and fine aggregates and water.

Answer 1

Concrete

Question 2

Concrete is widely used in what type of construction.

Answer 2

Type one fire resistive

Question 3

Like masonry, concrete is strong in compression but weaker in?

Answer 3

Tension

Question 4

Concrete ultimate compressive strength can range from?

Answer 4

2,500 to 6,000 psi

Question 5

____Includes components added to the concrete before it hardens to resist tensile forces

Answer 5

Reinforced concrete

Question 6

Concrete beams are frequently Cass and what shape?

Answer 6

The shape of a Tee

Question 7

The technique of___is a more efficient use of concrete an ordinary reinforcing.

Answer 7

Pre-stressing

Question 8

Post tension and reinforcing steel can____with violent force and destroy surrounding supports.

Answer 8

Recoil

Question 9

The system use reinforcing cables in rods made of high strength still taking you’d at temperatures as low as?

Answer 9

752°F

Question 10

The single most important factor in determining the ultimate strength of concrete is?

Answer 10

Water to cement ratio

Question 11

What is the ideal temperature needed for concrete to cure properly?

Answer 11

Between 50° in 70°F