Practice Effects of Prolonged Storage - 4.4.2 | 4. Cement – Chemical Composition, Hydration, and Physical Tests | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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4.4.2 - Effects of Prolonged Storage

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does it mean for a material to be hygroscopic?

💡 Hint: Consider how water interacts with various substances.

Question 2

Easy

What is one effect of long-term cement storage?

💡 Hint: Think about how time can alter the properties of a material.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What happens to cement when it is stored for too long?

  • Increases in strength
  • Reduces in strength
  • Stays the same

💡 Hint: Reflect on what moisture does to a material over time.

Question 2

True or False: Soundness failure refers to the ability of cement to resist moisture.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what soundness indicates about the material's condition.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where cement is stored in a humid environment for six months, analyze the effects this might have on its performance during use.

💡 Hint: Think about the interactions between moisture and cement properties.

Question 2

Design a storage management plan for a construction company that would ensure cement remains effective for its use. Include preventive measures against prolonged storage effects.

💡 Hint: Consider how these practices would preserve the physical and chemical properties of cement.

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