Cement

Question 1

Which material is often added to concrete to increase durability against chemical exposure?

Answer 1

POZZOLANIC ASH

Question 2

Dinnerware and sanitary ware typically belong to which ceramic category?

Answer 2

WHITEWARES

Question 3

The ancient civilization famous for leaving ceramic artifacts as primary evidence of their
existence is:

Answer 3

Nok Culture

Question 4

Archaeological evidence suggests that early glazes on ceramics were discovered around
5000–8000 BC in:

Answer 4

EGYPT

Question 5

Deformation leading to the twisting or bending of ceramics after drying or firing is called:

Answer 5

WARPING

Question 6

To lower the melting point of silica and optimize glass production energy, manufacturers
commonly add:

Answer 6

SODA ASH

Question 7

Which structure is recognized as the first skyscraper made with reinforced concrete?

Answer 7

Ingalls Building, Cincinnati

Question 8

A major environmental issue caused by cement manufacturing, involving the release of
particulates, is:

Answer 8

AIR POLLUTION

Question 9

Which stage of ceramic production solidifies the structure through intense heat?

Answer 9

CALCINATION

Question 10

Cracking in concrete structures from excessive weight or foundational shifts is classified as:

Answer 10

STRUCTURAL CRACKING

Question 11

Fracturing of ceramics due to sudden temperature changes, often linked to silica phase
changes, is known as:

Answer 11

DUNTING

Question 12

cloudy, dull residue appearing on a glazed ceramic surface is typically due to:

Answer 12

SCUMMING

Question 13

Porcelain production is believed to have originated during:

Answer 13

7TH CENTURY BCE

Question 14

A white crystalline deposit left on concrete surfaces after water evaporation is known as:

Answer 14

EFFLORESCENCE

Question 15

The engineer credited with pioneering hydraulic cement resistant to water and frost is:

Answer 15

JOHN SMEATON

Question 16

A company known for its work with glass and aluminum, facing sustainability challenges, is:

Answer 16

CHING BENG GLASS AND ALUMINM INC.

Question 17

Which component acts as a principal flux in ceramic bodies, facilitating vitrification?

Answer 17

FELDSPAR

Question 18

cement production, which facility pulverizes raw materials before kiln heating?

Answer 18

RAW MILL

Question 19

What stage follows clinker production to stabilize mineralogical phases in cement?

Answer 19

COOLING

Question 20

In which period did the method of decorating ceramics through transfer printing develop?

Answer 20

18TH CENTURY

Question 21

Caused by excessive loads or foundation shifts

Answer 21

STRUCTURAL CRACKS

Question 22

A white, powdery residue on concrete surfaces occurs when water evaporates and leaves behind mineral deposits

Answer 22

EFFLORESENCE

Question 23

Creates a dull, cloudy residue on the glaze surface

Answer 23

SCUMMING

Question 24

This leads to misshapen ceramic pieces after drying or firing

Answer 24

WARPING

Question 25

Is where the glazes were discovered in 5000-8000 bc

Answer 25

EGYPT

Question 26

When the porcelain production begins

Answer 26

600 CE

Question 27

A British Engineer developed a new type of hydraulic cement that is more resistant to water and frost

Answer 27

JOHN SMEATON

Question 28

The first reinforced concrete skyscraper is built in Cincinnati Ohio

Answer 28

INGALLS BUILDING

Question 29

A contemporary issue where cement production releases significant amounts of particulate matter, including fine dust

Answer 29

AIR POLLUTION

Question 30

Is an important and common fluxing material for ceramic bodies

Answer 30

FELDSPAR

Question 31

Improves the quality of cement, making it more resistant to chemical attacks and environmental degradation

Answer 31

POZZOLANS

Question 32

Acts as a flux, lowering the melting point og silica, making it moreenergy-efficient to produce glass

Answer 32

SODA ASH/SODIUM CARBONATE

Question 33

Cement plants grind cement raw materials into the raw mix, and the raw mix is sent to the cement kiln to make cement

Answer 33

RAW MILL

Question 34

The final stage of ceramic manufacturing involved heating the formed and glazed ceramics in high-temperature kilns.

Answer 34

FIRING & SINTERING

Question 35

This process stabilizes the clinker’s mineral composition, ensuring a high-quality final product

Answer 35

COOLING

Question 36

Encompasses household items such as dinnerware and sanitary wares

Answer 36

WHITEWARES

Question 37

Faced a contemporary issue such as the increasing focus on sustainability and the recycling of waste materials in the construction industry

Answer 37

CHING BENG GLASS AND ALUMINUM INC

Question 38

18. The splitting of ceramic ware due to silica inversion, often occurring during heating or cooling

Answer 38

DUNTING

Question 39

The development of transfer printing for decorating ceramics

Answer 39

18TH CENTURY

Question 40

A long history of ceramic art in almost all developed cultures, and often ceramic objects are all the artistic evidence left from vanished cultures over 2,000 yeaRS AGO

Answer 40

NOK, AFRICA