Practice Workability - 18.1.1 | 18. Mix Design – Principles and Influencing Factors | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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18.1.1 - Workability

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Practice Questions

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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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Interactive Quizzes

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

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 Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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