Question 1

Flaky particles have:

Accepted Answer

A) Small thickness 
B) Elongated sides 
C) Sharp edges 
D) Rounded edges 
A) Small thickness 
B) Elongated sides 
C) Sharp edges 
D) Rounded edges

Question 2

Trees are generally classified, based on the mode of growth into:

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 3 
A) 2 
B) 4 
C) 6 
D) 3

Question 3

Why do bricks become brittle when excess silica is present?

Accepted Answer

A) Pores are created 
B) Flaking occurs 
C) Thermal stability is lost 
D) Cohesion is lost 
A) Pores are created 
B) Flaking occurs 
C) Thermal stability is lost 
D) Cohesion is lost

Question 4

The presence of which of the below renders clay totally unsuitable for brick manufacture?

Accepted Answer

A) Kallar 
B) Kankar 
C) Hay 
D) Lime 
A) Kallar 
B) Kankar 
C) Hay 
D) Lime

Question 5

What is the life time of a moderately durable timber?

Accepted Answer

A) 10-20 years 
B) 1-5 years 
C) 10-15 years 
D) 5-10 years 
A) 10-20 years 
B) 1-5 years 
C) 10-15 years 
D) 5-10 years

Flaky particles have:

Trees are generally classified, based on the mode of growth into:

Why do bricks become brittle when excess silica is present?

The presence of which of the below renders clay totally unsuitable for brick manufacture?

What is the life time of a moderately durable timber?

Stones, Sand, and Lime

Cement and Brick Earth - Properties and Testing

Building Materials and Masonry Techniques

Building Materials and Construction Techniques

Surveying: Instruments, Techniques, and Terminology

Surveying and Levelling Techniques and Contouring Methods

Surveying and Construction

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Exam 3: Bricks, Trees, and Aggregates

Flaky particles have:

Trees are generally classified, based on the mode of growth into:

Why do bricks become brittle when excess silica is present?

The presence of which of the below renders clay totally unsuitable for brick manufacture?

What is the life time of a moderately durable timber?

Stones, Sand, and Lime

Cement and Brick Earth - Properties and Testing

Building Materials and Masonry Techniques

Building Materials and Construction Techniques

Surveying: Instruments, Techniques, and Terminology

Surveying and Levelling Techniques and Contouring Methods

Surveying and Construction

Filters