Exam 22: Concrete Construction-I Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground

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How does a vapor retarder under a concrete slab- on- ground affect the stresses caused by the shrinkage of the concrete slab?

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A vapor retarder, being a plastic sheet, provides a slip membrane, reducing the friction between the slab and the ground. Consequently, the slab is able to move more freely, reducing tensile stresses due to shrinkage.

In a typical site- cast reinforced- concrete structure, the cost of formwork and shores is

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Height adjustability in shores made of dimension lumber

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Scaffold- type shores are generally made from

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A reinforced concrete column has vertical bars, referred to as longitudinal bars. Does a column need any other form of steel?

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The tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab- on- ground generally consist of

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Explain what a construction joint is.

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Explain what a form- release agent is.

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Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because

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A PT concrete slab- on- ground may either be a ribbed slab or a constant- thickness slab.

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The strength of concrete in a residential concrete slab- on- ground is generally

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High- density overlay (HDO)on form plywood

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List various types of reinforced- concrete slabs as described in this text, and explain the essential differences between them.

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What are the advantages of prestressing?

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A doubly reinforced beam is one in which

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A construction joint in a concrete slab- on- ground is required if the concrete in the slab cannot be placed in one continuous operation.

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Stirrups are generally made of

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Name the items of the equipment used to pull the prestressing strands.

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Explain what reshoring is.

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What is the function of a drainage layer under a concrete slab- on- ground?

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Exam 22: Concrete Construction-I Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground

How does a vapor retarder under a concrete slab- on- ground affect the stresses caused by the shrinkage of the concrete slab?

In a typical site- cast reinforced- concrete structure, the cost of formwork and shores is

Height adjustability in shores made of dimension lumber

Scaffold- type shores are generally made from

A reinforced concrete column has vertical bars, referred to as longitudinal bars. Does a column need any other form of steel?

The tendons used for prestressing a PT concrete slab- on- ground generally consist of

Explain what a construction joint is.

Explain what a form- release agent is.

Aluminum is commonly used as form and shore material because

A PT concrete slab- on- ground may either be a ribbed slab or a constant- thickness slab.

The strength of concrete in a residential concrete slab- on- ground is generally

High- density overlay (HDO)on form plywood

List various types of reinforced- concrete slabs as described in this text, and explain the essential differences between them.

What are the advantages of prestressing?

A doubly reinforced beam is one in which

A construction joint in a concrete slab- on- ground is required if the concrete in the slab cannot be placed in one continuous operation.

Stirrups are generally made of

Name the items of the equipment used to pull the prestressing strands.

Explain what reshoring is.

What is the function of a drainage layer under a concrete slab- on- ground?

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