Practice Lightweight Concrete - 7.5.1.c | 7. Fresh Concrete – Properties and Workability Tests (IS Standards) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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7.5.1.c - Lightweight Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is lightweight concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how density is affected by air.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of using lightweight concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider the building's overall performance.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary characteristic of lightweight concrete?

  • Increased density
  • Reduced density
  • Same density as regular concrete

💡 Hint: Think about how adding air affects weight.

Question 2

True or False: Air-entraining agents can enhance the workability of lightweight concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how air can change the mixing process.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a lightweight concrete mixture for use in a high-rise building that maintains structural integrity while optimizing thermal insulation. Consider the ratios of lightweight aggregates and the role of air-entraining agents.

💡 Hint: Keep the balance between air content and aggregate to achieve desired properties.

Question 2

Evaluate the potential impacts of increased air content in concrete on long-term durability and strength under heavy loads.

💡 Hint: Think about how air spaces affect load distribution over time.

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