4.3.4 - Soundness Test
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Practice Questions
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What does the soundness test check for?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if cement expands too much.
Name one method used to perform the soundness test.
💡 Hint: It's a common method you might have heard about in class.
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What does the soundness test evaluate?
💡 Hint: Think about why volume stability matters.
True or False: The maximum allowable expansion of sound cement is 5 mm.
💡 Hint: Recall the figure mentioned in our discussion.
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If a batch of cement expands 12 mm during the soundness test, what implications might this have for a structure using that cement?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between expansion and cracking.
Why would engineers choose the autoclave test over the Le-Chatelier test for critical structures?
💡 Hint: Think about the importance of accuracy in structural integrity.
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