Civil Engineering Flashcards – Construction Materials,
Transportation Engineering & Hydraulics (30 Q&As)
Topic 1: Construction Materials – 10 Flashcards
1. Q: What is the main ingredient in Portland cement?
A: Limestone.
2. Q: Define workability in concrete.
A: It refers to how easily concrete can be mixed, placed, and
finished.
3. Q: What is the role of aggregates in concrete?
A: They provide volume, stability, and reduce cost.
4. Q: Name two types of bricks used in construction.
A: Burnt clay bricks and fly ash bricks.
5. Q: What is curing in concrete?
A: The process of maintaining moisture to ensure proper
hardening.
6. Q: Define slump test.
A: A test to measure the workability or consistency of concrete.
7. Q: What are admixtures in concrete?
A: Chemicals added to improve properties like setting time and
durability.
8. Q: Name one property of hardened concrete.
A: Compressive strength.
Transportation Engineering & Hydraulics (30 Q&As)
Topic 1: Construction Materials – 10 Flashcards
1. Q: What is the main ingredient in Portland cement?
A: Limestone.
2. Q: Define workability in concrete.
A: It refers to how easily concrete can be mixed, placed, and
finished.
3. Q: What is the role of aggregates in concrete?
A: They provide volume, stability, and reduce cost.
4. Q: Name two types of bricks used in construction.
A: Burnt clay bricks and fly ash bricks.
5. Q: What is curing in concrete?
A: The process of maintaining moisture to ensure proper
hardening.
6. Q: Define slump test.
A: A test to measure the workability or consistency of concrete.
7. Q: What are admixtures in concrete?
A: Chemicals added to improve properties like setting time and
durability.
8. Q: Name one property of hardened concrete.
A: Compressive strength.
