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7.10 - Case Study: Workability Issues in a Metro Rail Project (India)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does workability mean in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the process of working with concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What was the ambient temperature during the metro construction project?

💡 Hint: Recall the conditions mentioned in the case study.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What was one major issue faced during the metro rail project?

  • Cost overruns
  • Frequent slump collapse
  • Delivery delays

💡 Hint: Consider the primary issues highlighted in the case study.

Question 2

True or False: Chilled water batching was implemented to combat evaporation issues.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the actions taken to handle workability.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss the potential impact of using standard temperature water at 42°C compared to chilled water batching under high-temperature scenarios for construction workability.

💡 Hint: Think about the evaporation rate at high temperatures.

Question 2

Illustrate how environmental factors can alter the expected outcomes of a structured mix design in various climates. Choose any two climates for comparison.

💡 Hint: Consider the fundamental differences in temperature impacts on concrete properties.

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