5-41.
Of the following basic setups for
a 75-tph crushing plant, which one
should be used when the bulk of
material from a gravel deposit is
3 inches in diameter or less?
1.
Jaw crusher
2.
Primary unit only
3.
Secondary unit only
4.
Primary and secondary units
together
5-42.
The entire quarry and rock
production operation depends
on improper and inadequate
maintenance of equipment.
1.
True
2.
False
Learning Objective: Recognize
the properties of and uses for
various types of cement that a
concrete batch plant supervisor
works with.
5-43.
The chemical reaction between
cement and water that produces
concrete is known by what term?
1.
Concrete
2.
Hydraulics
3.
Hydration
4.
Evaporation
5-44.
What type of cement requires
less protection from freezing
and attains normal 3-day strength
in 1 day?
1.
I
2.
II
3.
III
4.
IV
5-45.
Aggregates used in concrete occupy
what percentage of the mix by
weight?
1.
Between 90% to 95%
2.
Between 70% to 85%
3.
Between 60% to 75%
5-46.
Stockpiles for concrete aggregates
5-47.
5-48.
5-49.
5-50.
should be built up in a cone
shape.
1.
True
2.
False
What condition results if the
slope inside an overhead charging
bin is less than 50 degrees?
1.
Aggregates discharge
too quickly
2.
The bottom aggregates
absorb too much water
3.
Aggregates segregate when
discharged
4.
Aggregates combine too thickly
What is the primary function of
the water used in a concrete mix?
1.
It wets the aggregates so
the cement will bind
2.
It starts the hardening
process (hydration) of the
cement
3.
It makes the mix workable
4.
It prevents the cement from
curing too fast
When an air-entraining agent is
used at a site, it is added to
what element of a cement mix?
1.
The aggregate for the mix
2.
The concrete granules for
the mix
3.
The water to be used in the
mix
4.
The cement to be used in the
mix
Which of the following materials
can be used to retard the set of
a concrete mix?
1.
Borax
2.
Sugar
3.
Salt
4.
Each of the above
4.
Between 50% to 55%
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