Practice Calcium Carbide Method - 5.4.10.2 | 5. Aggregates – Properties, Grading, Testing | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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5.4.10.2 - Calcium Carbide Method

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Question 1

Easy

What gas is produced when calcium carbide reacts with moisture?

💡 Hint: Think of the flammable gas that you use in welding.

Question 2

Easy

Why is moisture content important in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider how too much or too little water could change the mix.

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Question 1

What is produced when calcium carbide reacts with water?

  • Hydrogen gas
  • Acetylene gas
  • Carbon dioxide

💡 Hint: Think of the use of acetylene in welding.

Question 2

True or False: The Calcium Carbide Method is slower than the oven drying method.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider which method uses more time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You have a construction site using the Calcium Carbide Method. If the measured pressure indicates a moisture content of 5%, calculate the appropriate water needed for a 1m³ concrete mix with a water-cement ratio of 0.5.

💡 Hint: Calculate the total water needed and adjust for the moisture content.

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