How is a freeze-thaw test performed and what does it determine?

What will be an ideal response?


Cured concrete specimens are placed in a freeze-thaw tester, a cabinet much like a freezer, and run through a series of freeze-thaw cycles. The loss between the original weight and final weight of the specimen is used to determine which samples withstand the freeze-thaw cycle best.

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A(n) ____ section is produced by a cutting plane that is parallel to the short axis of the structure and is usually parallel to the materials used to frame the roof, ceiling, and floor systems.

A. transverse B. obverse C. reverse D. longitudinal

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Which is the most widely used alternative fuel?

A) CNG B) Propane C) M85 D) E85

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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