5.4.10.3 - Infrared/Microwave Method
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What is the primary purpose of the Infrared/Microwave Method?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between moisture and concrete mix design.
Why is rapid moisture measurement important at construction sites?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of not adjusting the mix in time.
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What does the Infrared/Microwave Method measure?
💡 Hint: Think about why moisture would be important in construction.
True or False: The Infrared/Microwave Method is only suitable for laboratory conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider where construction happens.
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Given that you are on-site and have the Infrared/Microwave Method at hand, but no traditional moisture meter, outline a plan for measuring moisture in aggregate and adjusting the concrete mix accordingly.
💡 Hint: Think of the steps: measure, calculate, and adjust.
Discuss how the variability of aggregate materials might impact the effectiveness of the Infrared/Microwave Method.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the properties of aggregates.
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