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Properties Quizzes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Criteria for the selection of material for building a sidewalk is dependent on: | -Aesthetic, functional and economic consideration |
| As a material engineer, your main job is to: | -Select material for design purposes -set material specification, and quality assurance and control |
| The mechanical properties of a material depends on | -Size of the element under consideration -Properties of the element material -Magnitude of the load being applied on the element |
| Basic concept of material engineering is "the understanding the behavior and performance of materials", performance usually indicates: | -Material behavior during the life of the structure |
| The knowledge in material engineering is used in the: | -Design of facilities and structures -Maintenance of the facilities and structures -Construction of the facilities and structures |
| Cement type 1 has the properties of: | Normal conditions |
| Cement type 3 has the properties of: | Good strength at early stages of curing |
| Soundness of PCC is a measure of | Ability to retain its volume after setting |
| The ingredients used in the testing of the quality of Portland cement are: | cement, fine aggregates, water |
| As a material engineer, you have full responsibility for the production of: | Nothing |
| Physical properties of aggregates | Particle shape, particle surface charge, abrasion resistance |
| Flaky and elongated aggregates are desirable in the following applications: | None.. |
| The ability of aggregate to withstand weathering refers to: | Soundness Test |
| Fineness modulus is needed for determination of ________ content in PCC | Cement |
| Best grain size distribution for use in asphalt mix is: | Well graded |
| Aggregate acceptance for construction jobs depends on: | Physical, mechanical and chemical characteristics Availability Cost |
| Rough textured aggregate provides: | Higher shear resistance |
| Smallest sieve size through which 100% of the aggregate sample particles pass defines: | Maximum aggregate size |