What is the difference between mortar and grout? - answer-The cement : lime : Sand ratio
Mortar is used for stability while grout is used to fill or patch things
Soldier vs sailor courses - answer-Soldier is shown on the inside, while sailor is shown on the wide side
White powdery crystalli...
Concrete and Masonry Test
What is the difference between mortar and grout? - answer-The cement : lime : Sand
ratio
Mortar is used for stability while grout is used to fill or patch things
Soldier vs sailor courses - answer-Soldier is shown on the inside, while sailor is shown
on the wide side
White powdery crystallization on masonry surface caused by salts or mortar - answer-
Efflorescence
During a weekly job site visit, the architect notices that a mason has used travel joints
on an exposed exterior wall instead of whether struck joints that were specified. In the
interest of practicality, the architect should.... - answer-Reject the wall and have it rebuilt
Best recipe for adobe brick - answer-Clay, straw and sunshine
Which one is not a suitable masonry joint to prevent air and water infiltration into the
wall - answer-Trowel struck
Why was the Guggenheim museum criticized by several artists and critics? - answer-
The building overshadows the artwork and the curved walls made it difficult to hang
artwork
Disadvantages of precast concrete - answer-Difficult connections, cost and
transportation
Which of the following is not an advantage of using masonry? - answer-Low Cost of
construction
Which of the following precast concrete members is most recommended for the longest
spans - answer-Double T
If you are pouring large concrete slabs and wish to avoid random cracks, caused by
shrinkage during curing which of the following joints would you provide in this
construction? - answer-Contraction joint
Which statement is not an advantage of reinforced concrete? - answer-Low cost of form
works
Construction photo, pattern of joints, shown are used for what purpose - answer-So that
the footing is free to settle without causing cracks to slab
Nondestructive way to test concrete after it hardens - answer-Impact hammer
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