7S3X0 introduction to building physics and material science (7S30)
Exam (elaborations)
Final exams questions IBPM 7S3X0 / 7B1B10
24 views 0 purchase
Course
7S3X0 introduction to building physics and material science (7S30)
Institution
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TUE)
This document contains questions and answers from past exams (2018/2019/2020) and also questions from weekly lecture quizzes. This is a great way to check the information you might have already learned for the final exam or just an easier way to go through the important topics.
7S3X0 introduction to building physics and material science (7S30)
All documents for this subject (8)
Seller
Follow
tue2022
Content preview
1. What is a monolithic façade?
a. A façade with 1 window row
b. A façade with a single patina
c. A façade made from one material
d. A façade consisting of multiple-layer materials
2. Hooke’s law describes that
a. A material does not return to its original shape after removal of the exerted stress
b. Stress is linearly proportional to strain
c. Some materials return to their original shape after removal of the exerted stress
d. Stress is exponentially proportional to strain
3. Which property is missing: Q =? * m * T?
a. Specific energy
b. Thermal expansion
c. Thermal conductivity
d. Specific heat
4. With a material with a specific density of 2000 kg/m3 a porous material with a dry
apparent density of 400 kg/m3 is produced. The porosity of this porous material is:
a. 80%
b. 84%
c. 20%
d. 16%
5. Which rock types do we know? Choose the correct and most complete answer.
a. Sedimentary, feldspar, and isomorphic
b. Sedimentary, igneous, and feldspar
c. Igneous and isomorphic
d. Igneous and sedimentary
6. How are natural stones and their erosion products mined? Choose the correct and
most complete answer.
a. Quarrying or dredging
b. Quarrying, dredging, or excavation
c. Dredging, excavation, or drying
d. Excavation, quarrying, or sieving
7. Which binders are used for production of AAC? Choose the correct and most complete
answer.
a. Gypsum and lime
b. Sand, cement, and lime
c. Lime, gypsum, and cement
d. Cement and lime
,8. What happens when more water is added than stoichiometrically needed for the
reaction of hemihydrate?
a. The hemi-hydrate becomes more porous
b. The gypsum becomes denser
c. The gypsum becomes more porous
d. The limestone becomes denser
9. Which statement is wrong?
a. Concrete consists of cement, sand, and gravel
b. Sand and gravel are aggregates in self-compacting concrete
c. Mortar consists of lime and sand
d. Earth-moist concrete is self-compacting
10. Choose the correct and most complete answer. Ordinary Portland cement consists of:
a. C3S, C2S, C3A, C3AF, and gypsum
b. C3S, C2S, and C3AF
c. C3S, C2S, and C3A
d. C3S, C2s, C3A, and gypsum
11. Which type of polymer is represented in the graph below:
a. Natural rubber
b. Low Density Polyethylene
c. Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene copolymer
d. Vinyl ester
12. Among these materials, which one has the highest thermal conductivity?
a. Extruded polystyrene
b. Aerogel
c. Softwood
d. Clay brick
13. What happens in the pictures below?
a. Mechanical cleavage
b. UV-degradation
c. Chemical hydrolysis
d. Thermal modification
14. What is the name of the following chemical process?
,a. Vulcanization
b. Poly-condensation
c. Crystallization
d. Poly-addition
15. What is the main constituent of plant materials
a. Lignin
b. Cellulose
c. Hemi-Cellulose
d. Sugar
16. A wet timber is fully dried and is 50% lighter after drying. What was the moisture
content before drying.
a. 200%
b. 50%
c. 100%
d. 33%
17. What are shingles used for
a. In laminated timber
b. In plywood
c. In particle board
d. As roofing
18. Which process is this?
19. What is difference between Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) and concrete
, a. AAC contains cement
b. AAC contains sand
c. Concrete contains aluminum powder
d. Concrete contains gravel
20. Masonry mortar
a. Contains gravel
b. May contain lime
c. contains a lower w/c than concrete
d. contains a higher cement/sand ratio than concrete
21. The brickwork in this picture is not
a. Stretcher bonded
b. Jointed
c. Composed of extruded wire-cut bricks
d. Monochromatic
13. What is a polychromatic wall
a. A wall made out of bricks and walls
b. A wall constisting of multi-coloured blocks
c. A green colored wall
d. A wall with patina
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller tue2022. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.55. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
