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Materials

Question 1 of 10

Question 1 of 10

A nominal concrete mix of 1 : 2 : 4 means

Question 2 of 10

Question 2 of 10

The water–cement ratio mainly affects concrete's

Question 3 of 10

Question 3 of 10

Steel bars placed in concrete to resist tension are

Question 4 of 10

Question 4 of 10

How many bags of cement (50 kg) are needed for 1 m³ of 1:2:4 concrete if dry volume is 1.54 m³ and cement density is 1,440 kg/m³?

Question 5 of 10

Question 5 of 10

The common concrete mix ratio 1 : 2 : 4 refers to

Question 6 of 10

Question 6 of 10

Keeping concrete moist for several days after placing it is

Question 7 of 10

Question 7 of 10

The characteristic strength of concrete is usually tested at

Question 8 of 10

Question 8 of 10

The slump test measures the

Question 9 of 10

Question 9 of 10

The test that measures the workability of fresh concrete is the

Question 10 of 10

Question 10 of 10

Concrete is made by mixing

Questions written by OtisamLMS in the style of the WASSCE. They are not WAEC past questions.