Test II

Match words in columns A and B (synonym match):

A B

1. footing a). occasion b). foundation

c). opportunity d). reason

2. maintenance a). circumstance b). component

c). accident d). service

3. admixture a). misadventure b). additive

c). difficulty d). obstacle

4. equipment a). facilities b). fabrication

c). falsehood d). invention

5. reinforced a). condensed b). enlarged

c). impacted d). strengthened

6. to deteriorate a). to blame b). to worsen

c). to incriminate d). to deplore

7. filament a). fiber b). subject

c). pattern d). garment

8. to transfer a). to distress b). to grieve

c). to relocate d). to repent

9. to embed a). to cause b). to generate

c). to compel d). to insert

10. tensile a). narrow b). stretchable

c). precise d). definite

Test III

Select the best possible answer out of the choices from the list to the statements (multiple choice):

1. The workability of concrete, that is required, depends primarily on … .

a. such factors as the shape of the molds, the rebar spacing, and the equipment, available at the site.

b. the slump, which is the tendency for the fresh concrete.

c. how the concrete is to be placed.

d. the environmental conditions.

2. Some of the most severe cracks in concrete are caused by … .

a. excess water quantity.

b. incorrect selection of cement.

c. improper concrete mix proportions.

d. inadequate structural support.

3. Environmental engineers study … .

a. engineering principles to improve the natural environment.

b. the effect of technological advances on the environment.

c. environmental sustainability and public health issues.

d. the effects of acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion.

4. The strength and durability of concrete will be fully developed only if … .

a. it is properly cured.

b. the amount of mixing water in the concrete at the time of placement is appropriate.

c. potentially harmful effects of evaporation are prevented.

d. continuous or frequent application of water is implemented.

5. A tilt-up construction project begins with … .

a. raising panels into position around the building's perimeter.

b. job site preparation and pouring the slab.

c. attaching the steel grid of reinforcing bars into the form.

d. connecting the first panel to a large crane with cables.

Test IV

Complete the sentences by filling in the correct word that fits a statement (gap fill). Choose the appropriate words from the word bank given below.

A. complexity B. strengthen C. applications D. distinguish

E. improve F. humidity G. state-of-the-art H. treatment

I. mechanical J. structural K. effective L. foundations

1. Civil engineering is defined to …… non-military engineering from military engineering.

2. Vibration is a …… process that transfers pulses of shear energy to the concrete, usually by a probe that is inserted several inches into the concrete.

3. The increasing …… of construction projects creates the need for design professionals, trained in all phases of the project's life-cycle.

4. Finishing refers to any final …… of the concrete surface after it has been consolidated to achieve the desired properties.

5. Reinforced concrete is concrete that contains embedded steel bars, plates or fibers that …… the material.

6. A slipform assembly can only start after the …… of the walls have been correctly laid.

7. Concrete forms use …… robotics welding system which extends the life of welds on full concrete forms.

8. Fly ash is used in a variety of …… involving structural and low strength requirements.

9. Converting existing and new buildings into Green Buildings is one of the most …… levers to meet the challenges of CO2 reduction in cities.

10. Evaporation of water from concrete, soon after placing, depends on the temperature and …… of the surrounding air.

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