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Cementitious materials provide the bonding ingredient in mortars. T/F?
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Mortar types are identified by both proportion and property specifications. T/F?
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Type O mortar is recommended for masonry exposed to saturated freezing conditions. T/F?
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As water content increases, mortar compressive strength decreases. T/F?
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The temperature of mortar should never go above 120°F (50°C). T/F?
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Calcareous clays contain silicate of alumina, feldspar, and iron oxide. T/F?
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The modular unit for inch-size bricks is 4 inches. T/F?
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When specifying a brick, you state the actual size. T/F?
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Buff clays are used to produce bricks ranging from yellow-brown to dark tan. T/F?
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Ceramic mosaic tile may be either natural clay or porcelain in composition. T/F?
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A curing kiln uses low-pressure steam to harden concrete blocks. T/F?
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Concrete masonry units having a large number of interconnected pores and voids have a low absorption rate. T/F?
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Concrete masonry walls are poor insulators and good heat transmitters. T/F?
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Coping blocks are placed on top of an exterior wall to seal out moisture. T/F?
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Type I concrete masonry units have no moisture control limits. T/F?
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