FINALS Flashcards

1
Q

It is the repeatability of a measurement.

A

Precision

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2
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It is its closeness to the true value.

A

Accuracy

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3
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This is a type of testing where test has been specified, standard procedures are used, and the object is to determine whether the properties of a material fall within the required limits.

Commercial Testing
Scientific Testing
Materials Research
Experimental
None of these

A

Commercial Testing

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4
Q

Also know as void fraction; measure of the void (hollow space) in a material.

POROSITY
VOID RATIO
WATER CONTENT
DUCTILITY
None of these

A

POROSITY

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5
Q

This pertains to the expansion or contraction of the material as temperature changes.

THERMAL EXPANSION
PERMEABILITY
ELONGATION
HEAT TRANFER
None of these

A

THERMAL EXPANSION

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6
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It provides a standard for writing specifications using a system of descriptive titles and numbers to organize construction activities, products, and requirements into a standard order.

Master Format
Divisions
Floor Plan
Submittals
None of these

A

Master Format

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7
Q

The aggregates that retained on 4.75mm sieve is ____________

A

Coarse

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8
Q

The aggregates that passed on 4.75mm sieve is ____________

A

Fine

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9
Q

Which does not belong to the group?

Moisture
Ductility
Permeability
Strength
Hardness

A

Moisture

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10
Q

Sand is an example of what aggregates based on its unit weight.

Normal Weight
Lightweight
Ultra-Lightweight
Heavyweight
None of these

A

Normal weight

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11
Q

This is used to determine the degree of uniformity of the aggregate gradation.

Fineness Modulus
Modulus of Elasticity
Sieve Shaker
Degree of Saturation
None of these

A

Fineness Modulus

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12
Q

The ratio between the weight and unit volume of material.

Specific Weight
Density
Viscosity
Moisture Content
None of these

A

Specific Weight

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13
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This equipment’s primary function is to count voids.

Linear Transverse Machine
Air Content Meter
Air Contempt Meter
Linear Traverse Machine

A

Linear Traverse Machine

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14
Q

What is the symbol for porosity?

η
ρ
σ
μ

A

η

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15
Q

What is the formula for Surface Moisture for aggregates?

A

SM = (W moist - W ssd) / W ssd

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16
Q

This plan is a representation of the structure viewed from above, having a horizontal plane sliced through it and the piece removed.

Orthographic Drawing
Floor Plan
Elevation Plan
Building Section

A

Floor Plan

17
Q

This property of aggregate is investigated to determine how well it will contain into a dense formation

Particle Shape and Texture
Specific Volume
Void
Water Content

A

Particle Shape and Texture

18
Q

Critical Path Method is the most widely used scheduling technique in construction.

True
False

A

True

19
Q

Explicit statement of set of conditions that a product, service, or system must comply.

Rules
Specification
Properties
Classification

A

Specification

20
Q

Strain is the same as deformation.

True
False

A

False

21
Q

According to ASTM standards, fineness modulus of fine aggregates should fall between:

1.3-2.1
2.1-2.3
2.3-3.1
3.1-3.5

A

2.3-3.1

22
Q

Request to obtain clarification on specific components or assemblies. (Acronym only)

A

RFI

23
Q

This is a unitless value that determines the level of uniformity of the grading of aggregates

Sizing
Grading
Gradation
Fineness Modulus

A

Fineness Modulus

24
Q

Maximum stress the material can withstand before breaking.

Ultimate Strength
Yield Strength
Tensile Strength
Fracture

A

Ultimate Strength

25
Q

Aggregates are tested to identify _____-reactive substance.

aluminum
alkali
alcohol
meganum sulfate

A

alkali

26
Q

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

Highways
Communication Networks
Dams
Schools

A

Schools

27
Q

Ability of material to resist localized plastic deformation brought upon by mechanical indentation or abrasion.

Strength
Compressive Strength
Hardness
Impact Strength

A

Hardness

28
Q

The density of normal-weight concrete falls between ______ kg/m3.

2400-2800
1350-1850
2200-2400
1850-2200

A

2200-2400

29
Q

Certificate issued by authorized personnel/s after thorough investigation of submitted documents that gives permission to start construction.

A

Construction permit

30
Q

Construction drawings is also referred to as:

Shop Drawings
Design Drawings
Working Drawings
Construction Specifications

A

Working Drawings

31
Q

Measures the hollow space of the material.

Conductivity
Viscosity
Porosity
Density

A

Porosity

32
Q

In a stress-strain curve of a steel, the linear relationship of stress and strain is up to the elastic limit.

True
False

A

False