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PROPERTIES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is not a characteristic of Class A and B engineering bricks?

a)

High compressive strength

b)

Low water absorption

c)

Frost resistant

d)

Selected for their aesthetic appearance

2.

Name three characteristics of common bricks and their uses.

(a)  

3.

Facing bricks are best used (a)  

4.

What is the difference between Prescribed and Design concrete mixes?

4 lines
5.

What are the different types of concrete blocks?

(a)  

6.

You have been asked to suggest a concrete block for a low-rise load-bearing wall. What block would work best?

(a)  

7.

Which type of sand is best used for mortar in brick and blockwork?

(a)  

8.

List the 11 different types of glass and their applications. 

4 lines
9.

Where is uPVC (unplasticised) plastic commonly used?

(a)  

10.

What are Glulam beams used for?

(a)