Concrete

Question 1

What does the term Beton Brut refer to?

Answer 1

EXPOSED RAW CONCRETE SURFACES USED IN BRUTALIST ARCHITECTURE

Question 2

A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT PROJECTING OUTWARD AND SUPPORTED ONLY AT ONE END

Answer 2

canti-levered support

Question 3

this type is used for foundations, beams, and other critical structures

Answer 3

Class AA concrete mixture

Question 4

the purpose of this is to enhance durability and prevent moisture penetration

Answer 4

concrete acrylic
sealer

Question 5

Why is water a vital component in concrete?

Answer 5

IT FACILITATES THE HYDRATION PROCESS, ENABLING THE CEMENT TO HARDEN

Question 6

this is concrete embedded with steel bars or fibers to improve tensile strength

Answer 6

reinforced concrete

Question 7

What is concrete made of?

Answer 7

CEMENT, SAND, WATER, AND AGGREGATES

Question 8

a primary binder in concrete, made by heating limestone and clay

Answer 8

portland cement

Question 9

these are concrete components manufactured off-site and transported for assembly

Answer 9

precast concrete

Question 10

this is concrete reinforced with tensioned steel cables

Answer 10

prestressed concrete