4.3 - Factors Affecting Shrinkage
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What is the water-cement ratio?
💡 Hint: Think about how much water is used compared to cement.
Name one environmental condition that can affect concrete shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Consider weather factors.
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What effect does a high water-cement ratio have on concrete shrinkage?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between water and shrinkage.
True or False: More aggregate leads to higher shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of aggregate in the concrete mix.
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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.
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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