Metals (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Quizzes
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Which metal is most widely used in the construction industry?
Which metal is most widely used in the construction industry?
Steel
What is the typical carbon content in steel?
What is the typical carbon content in steel?
Less than 2%
What happens to ductility as steel's strength increases?
What happens to ductility as steel's strength increases?
It decreases
What are lintels used for in construction?
What are lintels used for in construction?
Span openings like doors and windows
What two strengths does reinforced concrete combine?
What two strengths does reinforced concrete combine?
Tensile & compressive strength
What does RSJ stand for?
What does RSJ stand for?
Rolled steel joist
How are structural steel sections manufactured?
How are structural steel sections manufactured?
Rolling hot steel through moulds
What metal is used to coat steel in the galvanising process?
What metal is used to coat steel in the galvanising process?
Zinc
What element is added to steel to make stainless steel?
What element is added to steel to make stainless steel?
Chromium
Why isn't stainless steel used for structural purposes?
Why isn't stainless steel used for structural purposes?
It's too expensive