4 - Shrinkage in Hardened Concrete
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Practice Questions
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Define plastic shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Think about how weather can impact newly poured concrete.
What is the water-cement ratio?
💡 Hint: Consider how changing the amount of water would affect the concrete mixture.
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What causes plastic shrinkage in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water that’s left out in the sun.
True or False: Drying shrinkage is the most common type of shrinkage in concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about when concrete loses moisture after setting.
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A concrete slab cracks after drying despite having a low water-cement ratio. What other factors might contribute to this shrinkage, and how could they be addressed?
💡 Hint: Consider environmental impacts and construction practices.
Design a mix that minimizes both plastic and drying shrinkage for a major concrete structure exposed to harsh conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how the right ingredients create a balanced and stable mix.
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