3.16 - Adaptability to Local Conditions and Customization
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Practice Questions
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What does the water-cement ratio affect in concrete mixes?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of water in the mix.
Why is using local materials beneficial?
💡 Hint: Consider where concrete materials come from.
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What is the primary benefit of using local materials in concrete production?
💡 Hint: Consider the distance materials have to travel.
True or False: Adjusting the water-cement ratio can help adapt concrete to local weather conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how weather impacts drying times.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction firm is tasked with building a new bridge in an area with high humidity and frequent rain. They need a durable concrete mix. Describe the adjustments they would need to make in their concrete mix design.
💡 Hint: Think about how rain impacts concrete setting.
You are planning a housing development in a mountainous region where transport of materials is a challenge. Outline an economic strategy that would optimize the concrete mix design.
💡 Hint: Consider how geography affects material sourcing.
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