5.5.3 - Batching and Mixing Considerations
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What is the primary impact of aggregate moisture on concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider how water influences strength.
Define batching.
💡 Hint: Think of it as preparing a recipe.
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What is the primary effect of aggregate moisture on batching?
💡 Hint: Think about how water impacts mixture proportions.
True or False: Cohesive aggregates improve the consistency of batching.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when particles stick together.
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You are tasked with preparing a concrete mix. The aggregate moisture content is found to be 12%. If your target water-cement ratio is 0.50, how should you adjust the water content based on aggregate moisture to ensure correct batching?
💡 Hint: Consider the total water needed based on your initial calculations.
Discuss the long-term impacts of repeatedly using cohesive aggregates in concrete batching. What are the potential structural consequences?
💡 Hint: Think of how uneven mixtures affect the final concrete structure.
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