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Building & Construction Practice Test: Materials - Glass
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Here are some types of glass used in construction: Laminated glass: Can be curved, flat, patterned, or opaque, and has many uses in construction. It can offer features like sound control, hurricane impact-resistance, and protection from broken glass. Float glass: A common type of glass used in major construction projects. It's made with sodium silicate and calcium silicate using a floating technique to ensure an even finish across its surface. Insulated glass: A popular option for construction projects because it reduces energy costs. It has two or more glass panels with a sealed space... Show more
Building & Construction Practice Test: Materials - Glass
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1. Which of the following substances is not used as a decolorizer in the manufacturing of glass?
2. Soda-lime glass is also known as _________
3. Which of the following types of glass is popularly called glass bricks?
4. The process of slow and gradual cooling of glass articles is known as _________
5. _______ is used to indicate pieces of broken glass or waste glass.
6. Potash-lime glass is a mixture of _________
7. Which of the following is not true about fibreglass?
8. Potash-lead glass is a mixture of ___________
9. Which of the following is a raw material for common glass?
10. Common glass is also known as __________
11. Common glass is mainly a mixture of ___________
12. Which of the following is used to prepare soluble glass?
13. Which of the following is added to the glass in order to make its colour violet?
14. Glass becomes hard on heating.
15. Alternate layers of ________ plastic is present in bullet-proof glass.
16. Which of the following is not a property of glass?
17. Which of the following types of glasses is also known as hard-glass?
18. In the silvering of glass, a thin coat of ______ is first applied on which silver is then deposited.
19. Litharge is _________
20. Ferric oxide gives a very light yellow tint to the glass while ferrous oxide imparts a green colour.
21. Potash-lead glass is also known as ____________
22. Which of the following is added to the glass in order to make its colour green?
23. Which of the following is not a classification of glass?
24. Soda-lime glass is a mixture of ___________
25. Glass can be made opaque by grinding the surface of the glass with _________