MATERIALS CE 200 SEMINAR FINAL EXAM QUIZ 2 -
AGGREGATES AND MASONRY
What is the ideal wetness state for aggregates in PCC? - ANSWERS-No ideal
wetness state
Standards for Aggregates - ANSWERS-Water absorption, Soundness, and
durability
Types of Masonry Mortar - ANSWERS-M, S, N, O, and K
Types of masonry mortar specified for modern structural masonry construction -
ANSWERS-M and S
Type of masonry mortar used for non-loadbearing and brick veneer - ANSWERS-N
Types of masonry mortar used for historic masonry repairs - ANSWERS-O and K
Masonry grout consists of - ANSWERS-Fine Aggregates, Pea gravel (no larger than
3/8"), PC and Lime (or masonry cement
necessary component of reinforced masonry construction - ANSWERS-Masonry
grout
, Sort the strength of masonry components from highest strength to lowest
strength: - ANSWERS-Unit, Prism, Mortar
Walls constructed of masonry may be - ANSWERS-1) Structural/Load-
bearing/Exterior walls
2) Non-structural, such as partition (interior) walls
3) Non-structural, such as veneer walls
partition walls - ANSWERS-Non-loadbearing wall's that subdivide areas of a floor
veneer walls - ANSWERS-non-loadbearing walls used for aesthetic
Good PHYSICAL properties of Aggregates - ANSWERS-size, shape, texture, specific
gravity, etc.
Good CHEMICAL properties of Aggregates - ANSWERS-reactivity, as in resistance
to chemical attacks
Good MECHANICAL properties of Aggregates - ANSWERS-impermeability, volume
stability, hardness, toughness, soundness, porosity, etc.
T/F
AGGREGATES AND MASONRY
What is the ideal wetness state for aggregates in PCC? - ANSWERS-No ideal
wetness state
Standards for Aggregates - ANSWERS-Water absorption, Soundness, and
durability
Types of Masonry Mortar - ANSWERS-M, S, N, O, and K
Types of masonry mortar specified for modern structural masonry construction -
ANSWERS-M and S
Type of masonry mortar used for non-loadbearing and brick veneer - ANSWERS-N
Types of masonry mortar used for historic masonry repairs - ANSWERS-O and K
Masonry grout consists of - ANSWERS-Fine Aggregates, Pea gravel (no larger than
3/8"), PC and Lime (or masonry cement
necessary component of reinforced masonry construction - ANSWERS-Masonry
grout
, Sort the strength of masonry components from highest strength to lowest
strength: - ANSWERS-Unit, Prism, Mortar
Walls constructed of masonry may be - ANSWERS-1) Structural/Load-
bearing/Exterior walls
2) Non-structural, such as partition (interior) walls
3) Non-structural, such as veneer walls
partition walls - ANSWERS-Non-loadbearing wall's that subdivide areas of a floor
veneer walls - ANSWERS-non-loadbearing walls used for aesthetic
Good PHYSICAL properties of Aggregates - ANSWERS-size, shape, texture, specific
gravity, etc.
Good CHEMICAL properties of Aggregates - ANSWERS-reactivity, as in resistance
to chemical attacks
Good MECHANICAL properties of Aggregates - ANSWERS-impermeability, volume
stability, hardness, toughness, soundness, porosity, etc.
T/F