3.2 - Functions of Water
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Practice Questions
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What role does water play in hydration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when cement and water mix.
What does workability mean in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the ease of handling fresh concrete.
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Which function does water perform in the hydration process?
💡 Hint: Consider what cement needs to react with to gain strength.
True or False: The water-cement ratio is not significant in determining concrete strength.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between strength and the amount of water added.
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Consider a construction site where quality of available water is questionable. Discuss the potential impact on concrete quality during mixing.
💡 Hint: Think of how impurities affect chemical reactions.
Explain how a civil engineer might address the need for workability in concrete without compromising the water-cement ratio.
💡 Hint: Consider how polymers and chemicals could help with mixing.
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