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Testing and grading materials
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- 1What does ratio mean ?Ratio is the proportion of one thing to another. For example, if a ratio of
water : cement is 1 : 2
There is twice as much cement as water. - 2Name two types of tests for cement.Slump test
Compressive test - 3What is the purpose of a slump test ?A slump test checks the ration of water and cement in wet concrete is correct.
if wet concrete loses its shape or 'slumps' too easily, the balance is not right. - 4What is the purpose of a compressive test ?A compressive test checks that the hardened concrete is strong enough to withstand loads.
- 5Which test would I use to test the mix of wet cement ?Slump
- 6Which test would I use to check a hardened concrete is strong enough to withstand loads ?Compressive
- 7Where might timber be used in a structure ?The frame of the building
Roof trusses
Doors
Windows - 8Stress grading or strength testing refers to what ?Sorting timber into various groups based on their strength
- 9What are people looking for when they test mortar ?How much water can pass through it, or if there are any gaps causing leakage.
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- BRLevel 2 Construction (Unit 1 - Construction Technology) Karteikarten am Testing and grading materials, erstellt von gareth powell am 08/02/2016.
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