Construction Methods and Project Management (midterm exam)

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TEST I. Identification. Identify and write the correct words or phrases on the blank
______________________1. Is a mix where the amount of cement is lower than the amount of liquid present in the strata.
______________________2. Is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or “form” which is then
cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and lifted and set into place.
______________________3. This refers to pumping from wells or sumps to temporarily lower groundwater levels, to allow
excavation to be made in dry and stable condition below natural ground water level.
______________________4. Is described as a computer-generated 3-dimensional environment that can be explored as well as
interacted with by an individual.
______________________5. Is a thick concrete mat that rests on concrete or timber piles that have been driven into soft or
unstable ground to provide a suitable stable foundation.
______________________6. Is essentially composite wood systems combining multiple pieces of wood to increase their
compressive and tensioned strength; large solid-wood panels for floor, wall, and roof construction.
______________________7. Is a structure that is made to withstand significant explosions and to protect personnel and equipment
in hazardous environment like those encountered at oil refineries, chemical processing plants or similar operations.
______________________8. The use of noninvasive techniques to determine the integrity of a material, component or structure or
quantitatively measure some characteristic of an object.
______________________9. Large hollow open-ended structure which is generally built in parts and sunk through ground or water
to its final position, where it forms part of the permanent foundation.
______________________10. Is the formation of an impervious barrier over surfaces of foundations, roofs, walls and other
structural members of building to prevent water penetrations through these surfaces.
______________________11. Structures that create an underground passage that may pass through a hill, under buildings or roads,
under water or even under entire cities. They might be required to traverse an obstacle, create a mass transit systems, provide
connections beneath the sea, accommodate pipelines, provide sewage systems and so on.
______________________12. Is the art of developing property for its greatest use and enjoyment. It involves understanding the
environment around the structure and selecting plants that perform well in that environment.
______________________13. It is the process of welding at elevated pressures, normally underwater.
______________________14. Are structures designed to protect and withstand the lateral forces of an earthquake that may occur.
______________________15 intelligently gives you ultimate control over your home by automating the lighting system, dimming,
blinds, electrical appliances, audio and security system.
______________________16. Reducing the transmission of thermal energy through walls, ceilings, and floors. In simple terms, this
helps keep heated interior space warmer in the winter, and air-conditioned spaces cooler in the summer.
______________________17. Stopping places in the process of concrete pouring
______________________18. It is a special type of formwork for vertical concrete structures that rises with the building process.
While relatively complicated and costly, it can be an effective solution for buildings that are either very repetitive in form (such as
towers or skycrapers) or that require a seamless wall structures (using gliding formworks, a special type of climbing formwork)
______________________19. A kind of deep foundation, is actually a slender column or long cylinder made of materials such as
concrete or steel which are used to support the structure and transfer the load at desired depth either by end bearing or skin
friction.
______________________20. It is designed to allow cyclic lateral loads on building and Earthquake induced loads
______________________21. Involves changing its systems or structure after its initial construction and occupation. This work can
improve amenities for the building’s occupants and improve the performance of the building. As technology develops, building
retrofits can significantly reduce energy and water usage.
______________________22. Refers to the degradation of soil quality due to the addition of pollutants in the soil.
______________________23. Is an equipment that combines various ingredients to form concrete. Some of these inputs
include water, air, admixtures, sand, aggregate (rocks, gravel, etc.), fly ash, silica fume, slag, and cement.
______________________24. Is the process of improving lands to make them suitable for a more intensive use or creating
new land from oceans, riverbeds, or lake bed.
______________________25. Is a structure cast in a one-piece form. The form may be permanent or temporary and may or
may not remain part of the finished structure.
____________________26. Vertical structural element of a deep foundation, driven or drilled deep into the ground at
the building site.
____________________27. A temporary structure made of steel, bamboo, or timber to support the original structure as
well as workmen, used it as a platform to carry on a construction work.
____________________28. Are relatively rigid walls used for supporting soil laterally so that it can be retained at different
levels on the two sides.
____________________29. A narrow excavation. The depth is greater than the width, but not wider than 15 feet.
____________________30. Is the process of soundproofing an enclosed space, such as a room

TEST I. Multiple Choice. Underline the letter of the correct answer.

31. A method of reinforcing (strengthening) concrete or other materials with high-strength steel strands called tendons.
a. Installing reinforce bar b. Adding admixture c. Post tensioning c. None of the above
32. Is a type of building foundation that transfers building loads to the earth very near to the surface, rather than to a subsurface
layer or a range of depths as does a deep foundation.
a. Deep Foundation b. Concrete pile foundation c. Shallow foundation d. None of the above
33. It maybe installed inside and on the surfaces of framed floor, wall, ceiling and roofs to regulate transfer of heat.
a. Ceiling b. Aircon c. Electric fan d. insulation
34. Is a mould or open box, like container into which fresh concrete is poured and compacted.
a. Concrete mold b. Formworks c. Box caisson d. None of the above
35. A continous wall constructed in the ground to fascilitate certain construction activities such as retaining wall, cut-off provision to
support deep excavation, final wall for basement and etc.
a. Diaphragm wall b. Great wall c. Steel wall d. None of the above
36. What is called of the area wherein in the hose of the dewatering machine be placed to pump water? It also the lowest elevation
a. Pump sump b. Dewatering area c. Excavation area d. All of the above
37. What is the purpose of dredging?
a. To increase the depth of the bed to allow boats and ships to pass through.
b. To obtain aggregates for manufacturing concrete.
c. To obtain other materials for use in civil engineering projects.
d. All of the above
38. Is the process of excavating and removing sediments and debris from below water level, typically from bottom of lakes, rivers
and harbours.
a. Trenching b. Dredging c. Dewatering d. cofferdaming
39. Is designed to allow the building structure to expand and contract and may include a filler or gap cover that enables the structure
to be continuous.
a. Expansion joint b. Isolation joint. c. Contruction joint d. None of the above
40. Structural brace in a building, designed to allow the building to withstand cyclical lateral loadings, typically earthquake-induced
loading.
a. Transition column b. Reinforce beam c. Buckling brace beam d. Lentel beam
41. Advantage of explosive demolition
a. less expensive b. Safe c. Fascinating d. None of the above
42. Construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mold or “form” which is then cured and in a controlled
environment, transported to the construction site and lifted into place. In contrast, standard concrete is poured into site-specific
forms and cured in site.
a. Slab b. Precast concrete c. Precast slab d. Precast Mold
43. Is a machine used for transferring liquid concrete by pumping.
a. Water Pump b. Concrete Pump c. Reversible Pump d. Hydraulic Pump
44. Is the treatment of surface to prevent the passage of liquid water in the presence of hydrostatic pressure.
a. Waterproofing b. Plastering c. Smooth Finishing d. Painting
45. Types of water proofing which is water proofing on the side with a direct contact to the water.
a. Positive side waterproofing b. Negative side waterproofing c. Blind Side waterproofing d. None of the above
46. Types of water proofing which is water proofing on the side opposite the water pressure side of the structure
a. Positive side waterproofing b. Negative side waterproofing c. Blind Side waterproofing d. None of the above
47. Is the reduction of heat transfer between objects of differing temperature and to maintain a comfortable and hygienic indoor
climate at low ambient.
a. Airconditioning b. Heater c. Thermal Insulation d. None of the above
48. Temporary or permanent structure which is constructed so as to remove water / soil from an area and make it possible to carry
on the construction work under reasonably dry conditions.
a. Cofferdam b. Dumping c. Waterpump Station d. Construction Fence
49. Simplest type of cofferdam. It consist of an earth bank with a lay core or vertical sheet piling enclosing the excavation.
a. Earth fill cofferdam b. Rock fill cofferdam c. Timber crib or rock filled crib cofferdam d. Braced /Sheet pile
50. Is a box opened both at top and bottom. It is made up to either timber, concrete or steel.
a. Pneumatic caisson b. Box caisson c. Open Caisson d. None of the above
Construction Methods and Project Management (midterm exam)- key to correction

1. Lean Concrete
2. Precast Concrete
3. Dewatering
4. Virtual Reality
5. Pile caps
6. Mass timber
7. Blast resistant building
8. Non destructive testing
9. Well foundation
10. Water proofing
11. Tunnel
12. Landscape
13. Underwater welding
14. Earthquake resistant building
15. Smart home
16. Building Insulation
17. Construction joints
18. Self climbing formworks
19. Pile foundation
20. Buckling restrained braces
21. Retrofitting
22. Soil contaminanation
23. Concrete mixer
24. Land reclamation
25. Monolithic dome
26. Pile
27. Scaffolding
28. Retaining wall
29. Trench
30. Sound insulation

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