CIVE 2700 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What type of cement is used for construction of a pier in expose of high sulfate attack -
ANS Type V
What type of cement is used for construction in cold weather - ANS Type III
What type of cement is used for construction in a warm climate region - ANS Type II
What type of cement is used for construction of a structure without any specific exposure
condition - ANS Type I
What type of cement is used for construction of a a foundation in a soil with severe surface
exposure - ANS Type V
What type of cement is used for construction where high early strength is required, but not
necessarily high ultimate strength - ANS Type III
What is the application of a retarder admixture? - ANS More time is expected to be needed
for finishing concrete
What is the application of a air entrainer admixture? - ANS The structure is subject to
freezing
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, What is the application of a water reducer admixture? - ANS Increase the slump with the
same water content
What is the application of a accelerator admixture? - ANS High early strength concrete is
required but not necessarily high ultimate strength
What are the two major concerns in choosing the cement type for piers of a marine structure -
ANS Exposure to seawater and corrosion
Amount of heat released in the large element and massive concrete pouring
What two cement types are most suitable for large piers with medium sulphate exposure? -
ANS Type I and II
In a cold climate if you can only pick one admixture to use which one would you select to
improve the quality of concrete cast procedure? - ANS Accelerator
In the Absolute Volume Method for concrete mix, choose two factors that are adjusted based
on the aggregate moisture conditions - ANS 1. The actual weight of aggregates
2. the water content
What is the meaning of air dry? - ANS Purse connected to the surface are partially full of
moisture but the surface is dry
What is the meaning of saturated surface dry (SSD)? - ANS Pores connected to the surface
are filled with water but the surface is dry
What is the meaning of wet or moist? - ANS Pores connected to the surface are filled with
water and there is excess moisture on the surface
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What type of cement is used for construction of a pier in expose of high sulfate attack -
ANS Type V
What type of cement is used for construction in cold weather - ANS Type III
What type of cement is used for construction in a warm climate region - ANS Type II
What type of cement is used for construction of a structure without any specific exposure
condition - ANS Type I
What type of cement is used for construction of a a foundation in a soil with severe surface
exposure - ANS Type V
What type of cement is used for construction where high early strength is required, but not
necessarily high ultimate strength - ANS Type III
What is the application of a retarder admixture? - ANS More time is expected to be needed
for finishing concrete
What is the application of a air entrainer admixture? - ANS The structure is subject to
freezing
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, What is the application of a water reducer admixture? - ANS Increase the slump with the
same water content
What is the application of a accelerator admixture? - ANS High early strength concrete is
required but not necessarily high ultimate strength
What are the two major concerns in choosing the cement type for piers of a marine structure -
ANS Exposure to seawater and corrosion
Amount of heat released in the large element and massive concrete pouring
What two cement types are most suitable for large piers with medium sulphate exposure? -
ANS Type I and II
In a cold climate if you can only pick one admixture to use which one would you select to
improve the quality of concrete cast procedure? - ANS Accelerator
In the Absolute Volume Method for concrete mix, choose two factors that are adjusted based
on the aggregate moisture conditions - ANS 1. The actual weight of aggregates
2. the water content
What is the meaning of air dry? - ANS Purse connected to the surface are partially full of
moisture but the surface is dry
What is the meaning of saturated surface dry (SSD)? - ANS Pores connected to the surface
are filled with water but the surface is dry
What is the meaning of wet or moist? - ANS Pores connected to the surface are filled with
water and there is excess moisture on the surface
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