MATSE Exam 3 UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the course reading, the composite bow was first used by this group of people. -
CORRECT ANSWER Mongols
What are the major classifications of composite types discussed in this chapter? - CORRECT
ANSWER particle-reinforced, fiber-reinforced, structural, nano
What are the sub-classifications of structural composite types discussed in this chapter? -
CORRECT ANSWER laminates, sandwich panels
What best describes cermets? - CORRECT ANSWER the most common one is used
for cutting tools for hardened steel
Which is NOT a benefit of adding steel reinforcement to Portland cement concrete? -
CORRECT ANSWER can now set underwater
In addition to the properties of the material composing the fiber in a fiber-reinforced
composite, what is the most important factor for producing a significant improvement in
strength? - CORRECT ANSWER length of the fiber
On the basis of diameter and character, fibers are grouped into what different classifications?
- CORRECT ANSWER whiskers,fibers,wires
Which of these is a stated desirable function of the matrix for fiber-reinforced composites? -
CORRECT ANSWER binds fibers together
This composite is designed to be lightweight beams or panels: - CORRECT
ANSWER sandwich panel
, Which of these nanocomposite materials classifications is used in the niche application of
anodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries? - CORRECT ANSWER energy storage
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, without ready access to this, genius and work would never reach such noble
heights. - CORRECT ANSWER a dull grey powder
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, what is the planet's greatest natural structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER Australia's Great Barrier Reef
How long ago where the great Roman concrete structures built? - CORRECT
ANSWER nearly 2000 years ago
What inspired the development of Portland Cement? - CORRECT ANSWER a
lighthouse
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, who developed reinforced concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER monier
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, what was the unforeseen discovery when reinforced concrete was invented? -
CORRECT ANSWER the steel embedded concrete doesn't rust
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, who uses scientific mixes of selected raw materials to produce very dense
concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER nuclear power plants
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, how many movies has the Empire State Building has been used in? - CORRECT
ANSWER more than 90
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the course reading, the composite bow was first used by this group of people. -
CORRECT ANSWER Mongols
What are the major classifications of composite types discussed in this chapter? - CORRECT
ANSWER particle-reinforced, fiber-reinforced, structural, nano
What are the sub-classifications of structural composite types discussed in this chapter? -
CORRECT ANSWER laminates, sandwich panels
What best describes cermets? - CORRECT ANSWER the most common one is used
for cutting tools for hardened steel
Which is NOT a benefit of adding steel reinforcement to Portland cement concrete? -
CORRECT ANSWER can now set underwater
In addition to the properties of the material composing the fiber in a fiber-reinforced
composite, what is the most important factor for producing a significant improvement in
strength? - CORRECT ANSWER length of the fiber
On the basis of diameter and character, fibers are grouped into what different classifications?
- CORRECT ANSWER whiskers,fibers,wires
Which of these is a stated desirable function of the matrix for fiber-reinforced composites? -
CORRECT ANSWER binds fibers together
This composite is designed to be lightweight beams or panels: - CORRECT
ANSWER sandwich panel
, Which of these nanocomposite materials classifications is used in the niche application of
anodes for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries? - CORRECT ANSWER energy storage
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, without ready access to this, genius and work would never reach such noble
heights. - CORRECT ANSWER a dull grey powder
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, what is the planet's greatest natural structure? - CORRECT
ANSWER Australia's Great Barrier Reef
How long ago where the great Roman concrete structures built? - CORRECT
ANSWER nearly 2000 years ago
What inspired the development of Portland Cement? - CORRECT ANSWER a
lighthouse
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, who developed reinforced concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER monier
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, what was the unforeseen discovery when reinforced concrete was invented? -
CORRECT ANSWER the steel embedded concrete doesn't rust
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, who uses scientific mixes of selected raw materials to produce very dense
concrete? - CORRECT ANSWER nuclear power plants
According to the video Monuments to Man: The Impact and Influence of Concrete on
Civilization, how many movies has the Empire State Building has been used in? - CORRECT
ANSWER more than 90
