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Batch Size and Equipment Calibration

18.7.3 - Batch Size and Equipment Calibration

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is batch size in concrete mixing?

💡 Hint: Think about how recipes work.

Question 2 Easy

Why is equipment calibration important?

💡 Hint: What happens if we use incorrect weights?

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Question 1

What is the main reason for calibrating batching equipment?

To save time
To ensure accuracy
To reduce costs

💡 Hint: Think about why measurements matter.

Question 2

True or False: A larger batch size always leads to higher concrete strength.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how ingredients work together.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction site produces concrete of varying strengths due to inconsistent calibration of batching equipment. Devise a comprehensive plan to ensure proper calibration and maintain batch size accuracy.

💡 Hint: What areas might require manual checks?

Challenge 2 Hard

Considering an environmentally controlled site where concrete needs to resist certain conditions, how would batch size adjustments affect the overall performance if equipment is inaccurately calibrated?

💡 Hint: How do environmental factors influence concrete quality?

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