Reinforced Concrete Materials

Quiz 1

Question 1

• The primary factor affecting concrete strength is:

A. Quantity of coarse aggregate (gravel) in the mix
B. Type of cement used in the mix
C. Concrete slump
D. Water/cement ratio in the mix
E. Types of chemical admixtures in the mix

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 Question 2

• Chemical Admixtures are seldom used in concrete

because of their adverse effects on concrete
properties

A. True
B. False

Question 3

• When used in concrete, only one Chemical

Admixtures should be used in a particular concrete
mixture to avoid adverse reactions between the
admixtures.
A. True
B. False

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 Question 4

• Fresh concrete must be cured to prevent:

A. Plastic shrinkage
B. Drying shrinkage
C. Restraint cracking
D. Decreased strength
E. All of the above

Question 5

• Which of the following is NOT an acceptable

method of curing concrete?
A. Warm air blowers
B. Continuous sprinkling with water
C. Ponding with water
D. Spray application of curing compound
E. All of the above

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 Question 6

• Reinforcing steel and concrete work well together

because of which of the following properties:
A. Concrete and steel have similar coefficients of
thermal expansion
B. Concrete bonds chemically to steel
C. Alkalinity of the concrete protects the steel against
corrosion
D. Concrete provides good compressive strength while
steel provides good tensile strength
E. All of the above

Question 7

• Steel reinforcing bars will corrode if exposed to

moisture and salt. Which of the following will
reduce the likelihood of corrosion?
A. Increased concrete density
B. Reduced concrete cover to the reinforcing
C. Increased mixing water in concrete
D. None of the above
E. All of the above

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 Question 8

• Epoxy coated reinforcing steel requires special

handling to avoid damage during construction.
A. True
B. False

Question 9

• Concrete cover to steel reinforcement is required for:

A. Fire protection
B. Corrosion resistance
C. Allow concrete to flow around the reinforcing steel
D. Adequate bond between concrete and steel
E. All of the above

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 Question 10

• The modulus of elasticity is the same for all

concrete mixtures.
A. True
B. False

Bonus Question 11

• The modulus of elasticity of steel is constant for all steels

A. True
B. False