Practice Workability Adjustment - 18.7.2 | 18. Mix Design – Principles and Influencing Factors | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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18.7.2 - Workability Adjustment

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is workability in the context of concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves during mixing.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method to increase the workability of concrete.

💡 Hint: It's an admixture that enhances flow.

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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 easiest way to increase the workability of concrete?

  • Add more gravel
  • Add superplasticizer
  • Add more cement

💡 Hint: Focus on additives that enhance flow.

Question 2

True or False: Adding too much water increases the strength of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think critically about water's effects on concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked to prepare a concrete mix for a structural sandwich panel. It needs maximum strength but must be workable enough for placement without segregation. Propose a balanced mixture adjust plan.

💡 Hint: Think about how the structural requirements affect your mix.

Question 2

During a hot summer day, you've mixed concrete that is too workable and prone to bleeding. Outline a strategy for adjustments to maintain the necessary strength.

💡 Hint: Contemplate what happens in high temperature conditions for concrete.

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