CM 1112 LSU Exam 2 (Stephanie
Heumann) Questions With Correct
Answers
T/F: Dry-press process uses IDRW porosity clays. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Column forms always require form ties. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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False
T/F: Efflorescence may suddenly appear on masonry wall after it is built.
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This is an indication of faulty construction. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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False
T/F: Precast elements are sometimes joined together using gravity. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Bricks shrink considerably during drying and firing. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
,T/F: Concrete strength is specified by a compressive strength at 28 days.
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- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Precast elements may be reinforced by pre-stressing or
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conventional reinforcing, but never a combination of the two. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-False |
T/F: Insulating Concrete Forms become a permanent part of the
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structure. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Double T precast slabs are hard to handle due to their tipping
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issues. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-False
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T/F: A composite masonry wall is named because it features an outer
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wythe of stone or brick and an interior wythe of CMU's. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: The minimum recommended cavity depth is 2 feet. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-False
T/F: Pre-stressing tensions the steel and places the concrete in
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compression, giving a more efficient structural member. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
, T/F: Compared to site-cast concrete, pre-cast concrete erection is faster.
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- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Mortar seals joints between the masonry units. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Stone masonry can be set/stacked without mortar. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Post tensioning reduces the necessary depth of a structure and
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helps reduce cracking. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Every construction site ______________ excavation. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Fully precast high-___________________ in modern construction. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-False
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T/F: Hollow core slabs may be produced by direct extrusion. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
Bunches of bricks are loaded, fired, cooled and removed. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Periodic Kiln |
Heumann) Questions With Correct
Answers
T/F: Dry-press process uses IDRW porosity clays. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Column forms always require form ties. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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False
T/F: Efflorescence may suddenly appear on masonry wall after it is built.
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This is an indication of faulty construction. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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False
T/F: Precast elements are sometimes joined together using gravity. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Bricks shrink considerably during drying and firing. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
,T/F: Concrete strength is specified by a compressive strength at 28 days.
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- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Precast elements may be reinforced by pre-stressing or
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conventional reinforcing, but never a combination of the two. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-False |
T/F: Insulating Concrete Forms become a permanent part of the
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structure. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Double T precast slabs are hard to handle due to their tipping
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issues. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-False
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T/F: A composite masonry wall is named because it features an outer
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wythe of stone or brick and an interior wythe of CMU's. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: The minimum recommended cavity depth is 2 feet. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-False
T/F: Pre-stressing tensions the steel and places the concrete in
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compression, giving a more efficient structural member. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
, T/F: Compared to site-cast concrete, pre-cast concrete erection is faster.
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- CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Mortar seals joints between the masonry units. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Stone masonry can be set/stacked without mortar. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Post tensioning reduces the necessary depth of a structure and
| | | | | | | | | | |
helps reduce cracking. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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T/F: Every construction site ______________ excavation. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
T/F: Fully precast high-___________________ in modern construction. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-False
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T/F: Hollow core slabs may be produced by direct extrusion. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-True
Bunches of bricks are loaded, fired, cooled and removed. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-Periodic Kiln |
