4.3 - Physical Tests on Cement
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Fineness Test?
💡 Hint: Think about how size impacts surface area.
What equipment is used to conduct the Standard Consistency Test?
💡 Hint: It’s a device associated with measuring the consistency of paste.
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What is the minimum initial setting time allowed for cement?
💡 Hint: Remember the standard time limits discussed.
True or False: The Maximum expansion in the Soundness Test should be less than 20 mm.
💡 Hint: Think about the standards for soundness.
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If a cement sample shows an initial setting time of 25 minutes and a final setting time of 650 minutes, what quality control issues could arise?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of timing in construction.
Explain how temperature can influence the results of the Compressive Strength Test.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects chemical reactions in general.
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