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18.1.1 - Workability

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Question 1 Easy

What is workability?

💡 Hint: Think about how easy it is to handle concrete.

Question 2 Easy

Name one factor that influences the workability of concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider the role of water in mixing.

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Question 1

What is the primary definition of workability in concrete?

The time it takes for concrete to set
The ease of mixing and placing concrete
The final strength of concrete

💡 Hint: Focus on the ease of handling, not the final properties.

Question 2

True or False: Increasing water content always improves the strength of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the balance needed in mix design.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a concrete mix for a large slab that needs to be poured quickly. Discuss the considerations for workability and the potential impacts of your choices.

💡 Hint: Focus on ways to facilitate flow without sacrificing structural integrity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how weather conditions can affect the workability of concrete on a job site. What precautions might you take?

💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes the properties of materials.

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