Practice Heat of Hydration - 4.2.3 | 4. Cement – Chemical Composition, Hydration, and Physical Tests | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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4.2.3 - Heat of Hydration

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the heat of hydration?

💡 Hint: Think of hydration as the reaction between cement and water.

Question 2

Easy

Name one compound that increases heat during hydration.

💡 Hint: These compounds are part of the cement's chemical makeup.

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Question 1

What does the heat of hydration refer to?

  • Heat absorbed during cooling
  • Heat released during cement hydration
  • Heat that has no effect on cement

💡 Hint: Relate it to the hydration process in cement.

Question 2

True or False: Higher C₃S and C₃A content in cement can lead to less heat released.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what these compounds do when they react with water.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a large concrete structure, you know your mix contains a significant percentage of C₃S and C₃A. What strategies should you implement to prevent thermal cracking?

💡 Hint: Consider both material choices and timing for your construction process.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of heat of hydration when considering climate factors such as temperature – how might warmer weather affect your concrete curing?

💡 Hint: How does increased temperature affect chemical reactions in hydration?

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