Lesson 2 Flashcards

1
Q

Usually done before, during and after construction.

A

Sampling and testing of materials in construction of structures

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2
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It maybe destructive or non-destructive if the sample or specimen of materials is not rendered unusable or not following the standard procedure for the test.

A

Testing

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3
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In ____________________ proper quality control assurance must be observed such as wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), proper receiving, right storage and preparation of materials.

A

testing materials

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4
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Examples of proper quality control assurance that must be observed in testing materials.

A
  • personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • proper receiving
  • right storage
  • preparation of materials
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5
Q

True or False

It is impossible to predict the properties and strength of the lot from the test results from the sample using statistical procedures.

A

False ; POSSIBLE

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6
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Since it is possible to predict the properties and strength of the lot from the test results from the sample using statistical procedures, what are the means to guarantee the conformity and standard specifications as specified for a particular test?

A

maintaining standard conditions for test like:
- temperature
- rate of loading
- moisture content

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7
Q

Maintaining standard conditions for test like temperature, rate of loading, moisture content, etc., as specified for a particular test to guarantee the _____________ and ____________.

A

conformity and standard specifications

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8
Q

The most important way to ensure the quality and specification of materials used in construction.

A

sampling and testing

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9
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It is by doing the standard procedure test and using appropriate apparatus or instruments and equipment.

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sampling and testing

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10
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Examples of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in Testing of Materials (GLS)

A
  • Gloves
  • Laboratory Gown
  • Safety Goggle
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11
Q

are used to protect hands against from possible injury by lifting rough and heavy weight material, scratching or abrasion or chemicals and cold or heat

A

Gloves

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12
Q

is used to protect the eyes from particulates such as water or chemicals from striking; and from splitting fragments of sample materials.

A

Safety goggle

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13
Q

is used to protect the skin from possible accidental spills of chemicals

A

Laboratory gown

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14
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Examples of Laboratory Apparatus or Instruments in Construction Materials and Testing (LVW 2B 2G 2P 2M 2T 4C 6S)

A
  • Liquid Limit Device
  • Vicat Apparatus
  • Wire Mesh Bucket
  • Blount Specific Gravity
  • Beam Molds
  • Graduated Cylinders
  • Gilmore Needle Apparatus
  • Pycnometer Bottles
  • Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixing Pans
  • Triple Beam Balance
  • Trowels
  • Cylindrical Molds
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
    Mold
  • Consistency Apparatus
  • Compaction Factor Test
  • Spatulas
  • Shovel
  • Shrinkage Limit Device
  • Scoops
  • Slump Cone Apparatus
  • Set of Sieves
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15
Q

are used to determine the gradation or particle distribution of aggregates such as sand and gravel

A

Set of Sieves

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16
Q

is used to determine the moisture content or water content of soils passing from plastic to liquid state or condition

A

Liquid Limit Device

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17
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is used to determine the weight of a
sample or specimen

A

Triple Beam Balance

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18
Q

is used to determine the specific gravity of liquids

A

Blount Specific Gravity

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19
Q

is used to determine the specific
gravity of liquids

A

Blount Specific Gravity

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20
Q

is used to determine the setting time and
consistency of cement paste

A

Vicat Apparatus

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21
Q

is used to determine the setting time and consistency of cement paste

A

Gilmore Needle Apparatus

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22
Q

are used to determine the volume of
liquids

A

Pycnometer Bottles

23
Q

are used in the preparation and molding of
concrete specimen

A

Cylindrical Molds

24
Q

is used to determine the workability of
fresh concrete mixtures

A

Slump Cone Apparatus

25
Q

are used to determine the measurement of
liquids, chemicals or solutions

A

Graduated Cylinders

26
Q

is used to prepare and mold mortar sample to
penetration test

A

California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Mold

27
Q

is used to clean coarse aggregates by
washing with water

A

Wire Mesh Bucket

28
Q

are used to flatten, smoothing, applying or moving granular materials such as cement, sand and viscous materials such as mortar and concrete

A

Trowels

29
Q

are used to move and transfer granular materials to containers or mixing.

A

Scoops

30
Q

are used to mix mortar or concrete for testing.

A

Mixing Pans

31
Q

is used to determine the moisture content or
water content of cohesive soils

A

Shrinkage Limit Device

32
Q

is used to determine the relationship between density andmoisture content of compacted
soil

A

Proctor Compaction Test Apparatus

33
Q

are used to mold or form concrete beam for bending or flexural test.

A

Beam Molds

34
Q

is used to dig, loose, move and transfer granular materials such as cement, sand and viscous materials such as mortar and concrete.

A

Shovel

35
Q

are used to prepare and mix cement
paste and mortar sample for testing.

A

Mixing Bowls

36
Q

are used to scrape viscous materials such as cement and moist soil.

A

Spatulas

37
Q

is used to determine the normal consistency or workability of cement paste or mortar.

A

Consistency Apparatus

38
Q

is used to determine the compaction factor and workability of concrete.

A

Compaction Factor Test

39
Q

Examples of Laboratory Equipment in Construction Materials and Testing
(SIDLUMS 2H 4C)

A
  • Sieve Shaker
  • Impact Testing Machine for Aggregates
  • Dorry Abrasion Testing Machine
  • Los Angeles (LA) Abrasion Machine
  • Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
  • Mortar Flow Table Machine
  • Specific Gravity Test
  • Heavy Duty Platform Scale
  • Heavy Duty Oven
  • California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
  • Cement Mortar Consistency Test Machine
  • Curing Tank
  • Crushing Test Machine for Aggregates
40
Q

is a machine used to determine the particle size analysis of granular materials and aggregate

A

Sieve Shaker

41
Q

machine is used to test cohesive materials with a granular or particle size less than 19 mm to determine the penetration strength of subgrade soil and highway subbase

A

California Bearing Ratio (CBR)

42
Q

for compression is a machine used for testing mortar and concrete specimens to determine the compressive strength

A

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

43
Q

for compression and tensile is a machine used for testing concrete specimens to determine
compressive strength and steel tensile strength.

A

Universal Testing Machine (UTM) for Compression and Tensile

44
Q

is used to determine the degradation of the minerals or particles of aggregates.

A

Los Angeles (LA) Abrasion Machine

45
Q

is used to test and dry soils and aggregates.

A

Heavy Duty Oven

46
Q

is used for weighing large amount of materials.

A

Heavy Duty Platform Scale

47
Q

for Flexure is a machine used for testing mortar and concrete specimens to determine the bending or flexural strength.

A

Universal Testing Machine (UTM)

48
Q

is used to determine the amount of water to form a cement paste with normal consistency or degree of wetness

A

Cement Mortar Consistency Test Machine

49
Q

is used to prepare mortar and to determine the standard consistency.

A

Mortar Flow Table Machine

50
Q

is a machine used to determine the specific gravity and water absorption of a material.

A

Specific Gravity Test

51
Q

is used to totally submerge mortar and concrete specimens in water for the strength development and durability with temperature conditions and desired moisture content.

A

Curing Tank

52
Q

is used to determine the numerical index of strength of crushed aggregates used for roads and pavements.

A

Crushing Test Machine for Aggregates

53
Q

is used to determine the relative value of the resistance of aggregates to sudden shock or impact loads.

A

Impact Testing Machine for Aggregates

54
Q

is used to determine the surface wear resistance of aggregates by continuous abrasion or scratching.

A

Dorry Abrasion Testing Machine