18.2.9 - Ambient Temperature and Weather
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What should you add to the concrete mix in hot weather?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects liquids.
What risks does freezing pose to concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water when it freezes.
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What effect does hot weather have on concrete curing?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects drying.
True or False: Accelerators are used to delay the setting time of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider what you are trying to accomplish with an accelerator.
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How would you design a strategy for pouring concrete in an environment where temperatures frequently fluctuate between hot and cold?
💡 Hint: Think about having both sunscreen for sun and warm clothing.
Consider a construction site that faces unexpected hot weather during curing. Propose a set of adjustments to ensure quality concrete.
💡 Hint: What steps do you take to stay comfortable in unexpected heat?
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