Practice Properties of Fresh Concrete - 7.1 | 7. Fresh Concrete – Properties and Workability Tests (IS Standards) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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7.1 - Properties of Fresh Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is workability in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how the concrete behaves when you try to mix or pour it.

Question 2

Easy

Define segregation.

💡 Hint: What happens when the heavy parts of a mix separate?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What property of fresh concrete allows it to be easily mixed, transported, and placed?

  • Workability
  • Cohesiveness
  • Consistency

💡 Hint: Think of how easily you can pour concrete.

Question 2

Segregation occurs when:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when parts of a mixture stratify.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are preparing a concrete mix for a project in a high-temperature environment. Describe how you would adjust your mix to ensure proper workability and prevent rapid slump loss.

💡 Hint: Consider how heat affects water behavior in your mix.

Question 2

A construction site reports issues with segregation in their concrete mix during pumping. Identify potential causes and suggest solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about what physical principles might reduce the effectiveness of a concrete mix.

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