Practice Mineral Admixtures - 7.6.2 | 7. Fresh Concrete – Properties and Workability Tests (IS Standards) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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7.6.2 - Mineral Admixtures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a mineral admixture?

💡 Hint: Think about what is added to enhance concrete.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of using Fly Ash in concrete.

💡 Hint: It’s a byproduct of coal combustion.

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Question 1

What is one of the primary functions of mineral admixtures?

  • To reduce concrete cost
  • To improve cohesiveness
  • To increase curing time

💡 Hint: Think about how they affect the mixing process.

Question 2

True or False: Silica Fume is a natural mineral.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider its production process.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the same batch of concrete, analyze the potential outcomes if only Fly Ash was added compared to adding a combination of Fly Ash and Silica Fume.

💡 Hint: Compare the individual properties of Fly Ash and Silica Fume.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of using GGBS in a heavily loaded structural element over a long duration versus using only Portland cement.

💡 Hint: Think about the long-term behavior of concrete under stress.

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