4.7 - Testing Methods for Creep and Shrinkage
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Drying Shrinkage Test?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete dries.
What does autogenous shrinkage involve?
💡 Hint: Remember, no moisture exchange.
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What does the Drying Shrinkage Test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about moisture and drying.
True or False: Autogenous shrinkage is caused by moisture loss.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens in sealed conditions.
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Design a test plan that includes drying and autogenous shrinkage testing for a new concrete mix. What would your parameters and observations be?
💡 Hint: Consider the details on how long you’ll monitor each specimen.
Discuss how you would differentiate between creep and shrinkage in a project’s concrete evaluation. What methods might you employ?
💡 Hint: Refer back to the tests we discussed earlier.
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