Lesson 1

Question 1

Measurement of the characteristics and behavior of materials such as metals, concrete, ceramics or plastics under various conditions. The data this obtains can be used in specifying the suitability of materials for various applications. (e.g. building or aircraft construction, machinery and packaging etc.)

Examination of material properties with respect to design and use of end product

Answer 1

Material testing

Question 2

an item, material or supply consumed or used in a construction project and incorporated in the constructed building or structure.

Answer 2

Construction materials

Question 3

is a broad category of
coarse- particulate to medium-grained material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, concrete and recycled geosynthetic ______.

Answer 3

Aggregates

Question 4

are steel bars that
are provided in combination with plain cement concrete to make it reinforced concrete.

Answer 4

Steel reinforcement

Question 5

is a finely milled mineral powder, usually grey in colour. Mixed
with water, cement serves as an
adhesive to bind sand, gravel, and hard rock in concrete.

Answer 5

Cement

Question 6

is a composite material
composed of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together with a fluid cement (cement paste) that hardens (cures) over time.

Answer 6

Concrete

Question 7

a black viscous mixture of
hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing.

Answer 7

Bitumen

Question 8

ASTM

Answer 8

American Society for Testing and Materials

Question 9

is a private organization that establishes specifications for materials and methods of construction accepted as standards throughout the United States

Answer 9

ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials

Question 10

AASHTO

Answer 10

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

Question 11

is a standards setting body which publishes specifications, test protocols, and guidelines that are used in highway design and construction throughout the United States.

Answer 11

AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials