Concrete Terminology

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Across
  1. 2. The cycle of freezing and thawing that can damage concrete.
  2. 4. A mixture of cement, sand, and water used to bond bricks or stones.
  3. 6. The adhesion between concrete and other materials, like rebar.
  4. 7. A powder that binds aggregate and water to form concrete.
  5. 8. Steel bars embedded in concrete to strengthen it.
  6. 11. A test to measure the consistency of fresh concrete.
  7. 14. The pushing or squeezing force that shortens a material.
  8. 17. Sand, gravel, or crushed stone mixed into concrete.
  9. 18. The proportion of ingredients mixed to make concrete.
  10. 20. To strengthen concrete with additives or reinforcements.
Down
  1. 1. The heat released when cement reacts with water.
  2. 3. A chemical reaction that releases heat.
  3. 5. A mixture of cement, water, and aggregate that hardens into a stone-like material.
  4. 9. The reduction in concrete volume as it dries and hardens.
  5. 10. The central stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones in place.
  6. 12. A structure that holds or bears the weight of concrete.
  7. 13. The pulling force that tries to stretch a material.
  8. 15. A mold used to shape concrete before it hardens.
  9. 16. Breaks or splits that form in concrete due to stress or shrinkage.
  10. 19. The process of keeping concrete moist to gain strength.