18.1.1 - Workability
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What is workability?
💡 Hint: Think about how easy it is to handle concrete.
Name one factor that influences the workability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of water in mixing.
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What is the primary definition of workability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Focus on the ease of handling, not the final properties.
True or False: Increasing water content always improves the strength of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance needed in mix design.
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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.
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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