Practice Factors Affecting Shrinkage - 4.3 | 13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the water-cement ratio?

💡 Hint: Think about how much water is used compared to cement.

Question 2

Easy

Name one environmental condition that can affect concrete shrinkage.

💡 Hint: Consider weather factors.

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Question 1

What effect does a high water-cement ratio have on concrete shrinkage?

  • Increases shrinkage
  • Decreases shrinkage
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between water and shrinkage.

Question 2

True or False: More aggregate leads to higher shrinkage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of aggregate in the concrete mix.

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Question 1

Explain how the changes in the water-cement ratio—from 0.5 to 0.4—would influence the potential shrinkage of a concrete mix during the curing phase.

💡 Hint: Consider how water affects both moisture retention and strength.

Question 2

Design a simple experiment that compares the shrinkage of concrete specimens with different curing methods and explain the expected outcomes.

💡 Hint: Think about the importance of moisture and concrete health.

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