Matteo's Test

One reason for constructing a building on piles is that the surrounding structures

may be negatively impacted by a deep excavation.

• True

• False

Fly forms are often used in high-rise construction in order to save time.

• True

• False

Air entraining admixtures make concrete more resistant to freezing and thawing.

• True

• False

Micropiles have both compressive and tensile strength.

• True

• False

Compression tests are conducted on test samples to make sure the concrete used

on a project has the correct strength.

• True

• False

Driven piles can be steel, wood, or precast concrete.

• True

• False

A common practice when drilling piles is to place a metal casting sleeve in the bore

hole. After reinforcing steel is placed in the hole and concrete is added the sleeve is

removed.

• True

• False

Precast wall panels can be used to create a curtain wall.

• True

• False

Reinforcing steel rods known as rebar have approximately the same expansion and

contraction coefficient as cured concrete.

• True

• False

Water-reducing admixtures can be used to save money and increase concrete

strength.

• True

• False