Quiz 2 - Aggregates and Masonry-Latest
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necessary component of reinforced masonry construction - CORRECT ANSWERS-
Masonry grout
Sort the strength of masonry components from highest strength to lowest strength: -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Unit, Prism, Mortar
T/F
masonry components from highest strength to lowest strength:
Mortar, Unit, Prism - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
T/F
masonry components from highest strength to lowest strength:
Mortar, Prism, Unit - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
T/F
masonry components from highest strength to lowest strength:
Unit, Mortar, Prism - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
T/F
masonry components from highest strength to lowest strength:
Prism, Mortar, Unit - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
T/F
masonry components from highest strength to lowest strength:
Unit, Prism, Mortar - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
In masonry construction the primary function of masonry mortar is to: - CORRECT
ANSWERS-Provide a bond among the masonry units to construct a monolithic structure
Monolithic structure - CORRECT ANSWERS-Method in which all the concrete in a
building is properly bounded together and acts as one
T/F
, In masonry construction the primary function of masonry mortar is to provide a medium
through which lateral and bending loads can be transferred to the reinforcing steel -
CORRECT ANSWERS-False
T/F
In masonry construction the primary function of masonry mortar is to provide a bond
among the masonry units to construct a monolithic structure - CORRECT ANSWERS-
True
Walls constructed of masonry may be - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) Structural/Load-
bearing/Exterior walls
2) Non-structural, such as partition (interior) walls
3) Non-structural, such as veneer walls
partition walls - CORRECT ANSWERS-Non-loadbearing wall's that subdivide areas of a
floor
veneer walls - CORRECT ANSWERS-non-loadbearing walls used for aesthetic
Good PHYSICAL properties of Aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-size, shape,
texture, specific gravity, etc.
Good CHEMICAL properties of Aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-reactivity, as in
resistance to chemical attacks
Good MECHANICAL properties of Aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-impermeability,
volume stability, hardness, toughness, soundness, porosity, etc.
T/F
For PCC :
Rounded and smoothed textured coarse aggregates are better than Angular and porous
textured aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
T/F
For Asphalt Concrete:
Rounded and smoothed textured coarse aggregates are better than Angular and porous
textured aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-False
T/F
For Asphalt concrete:
Angular, Rouch and Porous textured Course Aggregates are better than
rounded/smoother aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-True
T/F
For PCC:
Angular, Rouch and Porous textured Course Aggregates are better than
rounded/smoother aggregates - CORRECT ANSWERS-False