CASTRO, CAMILLE JOY S.

AR508
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 1-3

Q1: ____________ is the essential component of concrete which, when hydrated, binds
the aggregates together to form the hard, strong and monolithic whole that is so useful.
A1: CEMENT
Source: Domone, P. & Illston J. (2010). Construction Materials and Behaviour, 4th ed.
Page 87

Q2: ___________ are chemicals that are added to concrete during mixing and
significantly change its fresh early age or hardened state to economic or physical
advantage.
A2: ADMIXTURES
Source: Domone, P. & Illston J. (2010). Construction Materials and Behaviour, 4th ed.
Page 99

Q3: Is a material that is plastic and can flow when fresh but sets hard over a period of
hours to days. Its purpose is to fill the gaps caused by variations in the size and shape of
units such that the masonry is stable and resists the flow of air and water?
A3: MORTAR
Source: Domone, P. & Illston J. (2010). Construction Materials and Behaviour, 4th ed.
Page 249

Q4: A finely ground material which when mixed with water reacts chemically and then
sets hard and binds aggregates into solid masses to form either units or mortars.
A4: BINDER
Source: Domone, P. & Illston J. (2010). Construction Materials and Behaviour, 4th ed.
Page 249

Q5: Whereas the entire cross-section of the trunk fulfils the function of support, and
increasing crown diameter of the trunk, conduction and storage are restricted to the outer
region of the trunk. This zone is know as _______.
A5: SAPWOOD
Source: Domone, P. & Illston J. (2010). Construction Materials and Behaviour, 4th ed.
Page 405

Q6: _________ is a material composed of stone chips and cement matrix and is usually
polished.
A6: TERRAZZO
Source: Hoke, Jr.,J.R. Architectural Graphic Standards. Student Edition. Page 264

Q7: Wood suitable for use as a building material.

A7: TIMBER
Source: Ching, F. (1995). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, page 277

Q8: A unit of quantity for lumber equal to the volume of a piece whose nominal dimensions
are in 12 in. (304.8 mm) square and 1 in. (25.4 mm) thick.
A8: BOARD FOOT
Source: Ching, F. (1995). A Visual Dictionary of Architecture, page 277
Q9: _______ is made by bonding together thin layers of wood in a way that the grain of
each layer is at right angles to the grain of each adjacent layer.
A9: PLYWOOD
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 42

Q10: Type of plywood which is absolutely waterproofed

A10: MARINE PLYWOOD
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 43

Q11: Type of plywood which is non waterproofed for panellings and cabinets
A11: FENCY PLYWOOD
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 43

Q12: A hardboard made from relatively small particles.

A12: PARTICLE BOARD
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 46

Q13: A dense, rigid, board containing a high proportion of asbestos fibers bonded with
portland cement, resistant to fire, flame, and weathering, has low resistance to heat flow.
Used as a building material in sheet form and corrugated sheeting.
A13: ASBESTOS-CEMENT BOARD
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 47

Q14: This is a special, high strength kraft paper made for use in the production of plastic
laminates.
A14: LAMINATING PAPER
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 49

Q15: Metal in which iron is the principal element.

A15: FERROUS
Source: Salvan G. Architectural Building Materials, page 56