Vocabulary/Definition Quiz On Construction Materials

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Vocabulary/Definition Quiz On Construction Materials - Quiz

Let's see what new vocabulary and/or definitions you have learned about Unit 2: Construction Materials

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1.

A very hard building material made by mixing together cement, sand, small stones and water is
- A.
  
  Brick
- B.
  
  Concrete
- C.
  
  Iron
- D.
  
  Stone
2.

Masonry composed of rectangular units of burned clay or shale, or stone is
- A.
  
  Concrete
- B.
  
  Rubble
- C.
  
  Ashlar masonry
- D.
  
  Brick
3.

The long face of a brick, usually the face displayed in a wall is the
- A.
  
  Stretcher face
- B.
  
  Header face
4.

Fastening two pieces of metal together by softening with heat and applying pressure is called
- A.
  
  Bending
- B.
  
  Welding
5.

The force that produces strain on a physical body is called
6.

It is a material that is used in construction only in conjuction with mortar
7.

Span is
- A.
  
  In roof framing, horizontal timber connecting two opposite rafters at their lower ends to prevent them from spreading; also: collar beam
- B.
  
  The interval between two terminals of a construction / The distance apart of any two consecutive supports, esp. as applied to the opening of an arch. / A structural member (or part of a member between two supports)
8.

Concrete is
- A.
  
  Weak in compression and strong in tension
- B.
  
  Strong in tension and compression
- C.
  
  Strong in compression and weak in tension
9.

Reinforced concrete was developed in order to add ___________ strength to concrete
10.

concrete - shell construction means
- A.
  
  A shell construction made of concrete
- B.
  
  A contruction in the form of a shell made of concrete
- C.
  
  Both a and b
11.

This picture illustrates a
- A.
  
  Slab
- B.
  
  Mesh
- C.
  
  Ribbing
12.

This picture illustrates
- A.
  
  Pipes
- B.
  
  Dowels
- C.
  
  Bolts
13.

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