4.2.1 - Stages of Hydration
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What is the first stage of cement hydration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when cement meets water.
During which period can concrete be easily shaped and placed?
💡 Hint: This period comes right after Initial Hydrolysis.
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What happens during the Initial Hydrolysis stage of hydration?
💡 Hint: Think about the reaction between cement and water.
True or False: The Induction Period allows concrete to set immediately.
💡 Hint: Consider the duration of this phase.
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Consider a construction site where the temperature exceeds 35°C during hydration. Analyze how this might affect the hydration process and suggest mitigation strategies.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of thermal stress.
A project requires high early strength concrete. Discuss which stage of hydration should be prioritized and why.
💡 Hint: Consider which compounds are critical for early strength.
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