18.7.1 - Moisture Content Adjustment
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What is free surface moisture?
💡 Hint: Think about how surface water can change the mix.
Why is measuring water absorption capacity important?
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on mix strength.
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What does free surface moisture refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about where water is found before mixing.
True or False: Water absorption capacity of aggregates can influence the amount of water needed in concrete mixes.
💡 Hint: How does water absorption impact actual water content?
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Given a concrete mix design calling for a 0.5 water-to-cement ratio, if your aggregates retain a moisture content of 3%, how should you adjust your mix?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for the final ratios.
If concrete experienced significant cracking and spalling after a year, hypothesize how moisture adjustments could have prevented it.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between moisture and strength over time.
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