Concrete Quiz Review

Which are the ingredients that are needed to create concrete?

• Portland cement

• Course Aggregate (Rock)

• Fine Aggregate (Sand)

• Rebar

• Water

Which are the ingredients that are needed to create mortar?

• Portland cement

• Course Aggregate (Rock)

• Fine Aggregate (Sand)

• Rebar

• Water

True or False: Mortar is also referred to as grout.

• True

• False

What is the mixing ratio for footing? (Portland Cement, Sand, Gravel)

• 1:2:4

• 1:2:3

• 1:3

What is the mixing ratio for Slabs? (Portland Cement, Sand, Gravel)

• 1:2:4

• 1:2:3

• 1:3

What is the mixing ratio for Mortar? (Portland Cement, Sand, Gravel)

• 1:2:4

• 1:2:3

• 1:3

During the excavation process, if the basement is dug too deep what material should the basement be backfilled with?

• Dirt

• More Concrete

In Wisconsin at what depth is the frost line located?

• 2'-0"

• 3'-0"

• 4'-0"

• 8'-0"

Common footing designed only to carry light loads

• Plain Footing

• Stepped Footing

• Reinforced Footing

footing that changes grade levels at intervals to accommodate a sloping lot

• Plain Footing

• Stepped Footing

• Reinforced Footing