Which of the following are the ideal applications of aluminum in construction industry?
- AFacades, formworks and scaffoldingCorrect
- BReinforcement, columns and beams
- CFacades, reinforcement and beams
- DFormworks, scaffolding and columns
Solution
Concept
Uses of aluminium
Step-by-step solution
1. Aluminium is light and corrosion resistant, suited to facades, formwork and scaffolding. 2. It is not strong enough for reinforcement, columns and beams.
Explanation
Lightness and durability are the main attributes.
Why the other options are wrong
Other options include structural members.
Correct answer: A) Facades, formworks and scaffolding