People Talking about Engineering Materials in Civil Engineering

 ESP Civil Engineering – Part 4: Multiple Matching

Instructions

You are going to read comments by eight people about materials used in civil engineering.

For questions 24–29, choose from the people (A–H). The people may be chosen more than once.

There are two extra letters which you do not need to use.

Which person…

24. says a material is useful for insulation systems?

25. thinks a material is too expensive for common projects?

26. mentions that a material is not very resistant to impacts?

27. believes the protection of a structure is inadequate?

28. says the explanation of a topic was easy to understand?

29. mentions environmental advantages in construction?

People Talking about Engineering Materials in Civil Engineering

A. Site Engineer

“Ferrous alloys are tremendously important in bridge construction because they support very heavy loads.”

B. Materials Scientist

“Polymers are pretty useful in modern buildings, especially for insulation systems and pipes.”

C. Safety Inspector

“In my opinion, ceramics are not particularly resistant to strong impacts or sudden pressure.”

D. Project Manager

“Some exotic materials are exceptionally expensive, so they are usually reserved for special projects.”

E. Environmental Engineer

“The use of non-metallic compounds in sustainable buildings is relatively common today.”

F. Architect

“I think the corrosion protection on this ferrous structure is not adequately designed for coastal conditions.”

G. Civil Engineering Student

“The explanation about composite materials was fairly clear and easy to follow.”

H. Construction Worker

“The fire resistance of this polymer material is insufficiently tested for public buildings.”