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1
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It helps civil engineering students to identify and classify various materials in construction.

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Construction Materials and Testing

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What are the associations that provide standard testing procedures of materials in construction?

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  1. American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM)
  2. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
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Enumerate the importance of study of construction materials and testing.

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  1. It helps civil engineering students to identify and classify various materials in construction
  2. Be able to state the use of construction materials by applying sampling and testing to determine the properties and suitability of the materials needed for the construction work
  3. Identify the testing methods and equipments applicable for sampling and testing of materials.
  4. Proper handling, storing, and preparing materials for testing
  5. Carrying test of materials conforming to the standard procedures of materials based on ASTM and AASHTO.
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4
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What are the basic concepts of a civil engineer?

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  1. Design
  2. Construction
  3. Supervision
  4. Safety
  5. Maintenance
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5
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What are the classification of materials based on their chemical composition?

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  1. Organic Group
  2. Inorganic Group
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6
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These are group of materials that contains carbon as the basic element and includes materials like timber, plastics, asphalt, bitumen, etc.

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Organic Group

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These are group of materials that contains the siliceous materials essentially containing silica, calcareous and argillaceous materials like clay. Some common building materials are metals: elements like iron, copper, etc. and alloys of different elements.

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Inorganic Materials

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Inorganic materials contains the __________ essentially containing silica, calcareous and argillaceous materials like clay. Some common building materials are metals: elements like iron, copper, etc. and alloys of different elements.

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silicieous materials

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9
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Classification of Materials based on their use and function.

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  1. Solid Building Materials
  2. Binding Materials
  3. Finishing Materials
  4. Insulating Materials
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10
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These materials are categorized as solid in terms of physical form and mostly they are used to bear loads such as stones, bricks, etc.

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Solid Building Materials

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These are materials that binds two or materials such as cement (siliceous), lime (calcareous), clay (argillaceous), bitumen (organic), etc.

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Binding Materials

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12
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Cement - Siliceous
Lime - Calcerous
Clay - Argillaceous
Bitumen - ____________

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Organic

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13
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Cement - Siliceous
Bitumen - Organic
Clay - Argillaceous
Lime - ____________

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Calcareous

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14
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Cement - Siliceous
Bitumen - Organic
Lime - Calcareous
Clay - ____________

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Argillaceous

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15
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Bitumen - Organic
Lime - Calcareous
Clay - Argillaceous
Cement - ___________

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Siliceous

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16
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These are materials that are used for decorative or finishing purposes such as paint, varnish, distemper, etc.

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Finishing Materials

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17
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These are materials used for insulation purposes such as rock wool, glass wool, expanded clays, etc.

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Insulating Materials

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18
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Classification of Materials based on how they are made.

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  1. Naturally Occurring Material
  2. Manufactured Material
19
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These materials are organic or ingenuous such as stones, timber, metals, etc. which need only to be recovered and processed.

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Naturally Occurring Material

20
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These materials are made out from natural materials such as plastics, concrete, mortars, etc.

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Manufactured Material

21
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There are several factors to be considered in choosing the appropriate materials to be used in construction such as:

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  1. classification
  2. properties
  3. origin, strength
  4. climatic reason
  5. economic aspect.
22
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It is the key element in achieving in choosing and selecting the best and suitable materials to be used in the field and for economic consideration.

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Knowledge and Familiarity with the materials

23
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How can construction materials be classified?

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  1. chemical composition
  2. use and function
  3. occurence
24
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Give 5 Binding Materials

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  1. Cement
  2. Clay
  3. Mortar
  4. Bitumen
  5. Sealant
25
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Cement, Clay, Mortar, Bitumen and Sealant are what kind of materials?

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Binding Materials

26
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Give 5 examples of Roofing Materials.

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  1. Polycarbonate Sheet
  2. Galvanized Iron Corrugated Sheet
  3. Corrugated Plastic Roofing Sheet
  4. Asphalt Shingles Roof Tiles
  5. Terracotta Roof Tiles
27
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Polycarbonate Sheet, Galvanized Iron Corrugated Sheet, Corrugated Plastic Roofing Sheet, Asphalt Shingles Roof Tiles and Terracotta Roof Tiles. What kind of materials are these?

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Roofing Materials

28
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Give examples of Electrical Materials.

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  1. Electrical Wires
  2. Electrical Conduits
  3. Utility Box
  4. Electrical Outlet
  5. Circuit Breaker
29
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Electrical Wires, Electrical Conduits, Utility Box, Electrical Outlet, and Circuit Breaker. What kind of materials are these?

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Electrical Materials

30
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Give examples of Plumbing Materials.

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  1. HDPE Plumbing Pipes
  2. Faucets
  3. Pipe Fittings
  4. Lavatory Sink
  5. Toilet Plumbing Fittings
31
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  1. HDPE Plumbing Pipes
  2. Faucets
  3. Pipe Fittings
  4. Lavatory Sink
  5. Toilet Plumbing Fittings

What kind of Materials are these?

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Plumbing Materials

32
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Give examples of masonry materials.

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  1. Bricks
  2. Concrete Hollow Block
  3. Stone Masonry
  4. Coarse Aggregates: Gravel
  5. Fine Aggregates: Sand
33
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  1. Bricks
  2. Concrete Hollow Block
  3. Stone Masonry
  4. Coarse Aggregates: Gravel
  5. Fine Aggregates: Sand

What kind of materials are these?

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Masonry Materials

34
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Give examples of Finishing Materials.

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  1. Paints
  2. Tiles
  3. Varnish
  4. Wood Finishes
  5. Ceramic Finishes
35
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  1. Paints
  2. Tiles
  3. Varnish
  4. Wood Finishes
  5. Ceramic Finishes

What kind of materials are these?

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Finishing Materials

36
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Give examples of ceiling materials.

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  1. Gypsum Board
  2. PVC False Ceiling
  3. Plywood Ceiling
  4. Aluminum Furring
  5. Ceiling Joist
37
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  1. Gypsum Board
  2. PVC False Ceiling
  3. Plywood Ceiling
  4. Aluminum Furring
  5. Ceiling Joist

What kind of materials are these?

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Ceiling materials

38
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Give examples of flooring materials.

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  1. Vinyl Tiles
  2. Laminated Tiles
  3. Ceramic Tiles
  4. Glass Tiles
  5. Mosaic Tiles
39
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  1. Vinyl Tiles
  2. Laminated Tiles
  3. Ceramic Tiles
  4. Glass Tiles
  5. Mosaic Tiles

What kind of materials are these?

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Flooring materials

40
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Give example of walling materials.

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  1. Cobble stone
  2. Wooden Pallet
  3. Plywood
  4. Panel Board
  5. Metal Clad
41
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  1. Cobble stone
  2. Wooden Pallet
  3. Plywood
  4. Panel Board
  5. Metal Clad

What kind of materials are these?

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Walling materials

42
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Give examples of steel materials or commercial forms of steel.

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  1. Corrugated/Deformed Bars
  2. Angle Bars
  3. I section
  4. C section
  5. Tubular section
43
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  1. Corrugated/Deformed Bars
  2. Angle Bars
  3. I section
  4. C section
  5. Tubular section

What kind of materials are these?

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Steel Materials of Commercial Forms of Steel

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