Practice Acceptance Criteria and Field Application - 7.4 | 7. Fresh Concrete – Properties and Workability Tests (IS Standards) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Acceptance Criteria and Field Application

7.4 - Acceptance Criteria and Field Application

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the target slump range for mass concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of structure being worked on.

Question 2 Easy

Why is recording test results important?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of having no records.

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Question 1

What is the target slump for reinforced concrete?

25-75 mm
75-100 mm
100-150 mm

💡 Hint: Remember the categories of concrete and their respective ranges.

Question 2

Slump tests should be conducted for each batch of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the importance of consistency in construction.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A project requires pumped concrete with a target slump range of 100-150 mm. A batch measures 95 mm. Discuss the practical steps to remedy this situation.

💡 Hint: What adjustments can improve the workability without compromising strength?

Challenge 2 Hard

If a frequent slump test results show variations exceeding ±25 mm, what implications does this have, and how could these be resolved?

💡 Hint: Consider what factors contribute to workability issues.

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