Practice Environmental Considerations During Concreting - 12 | 9. Mixing of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are two issues caused by hot weather during concreting?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water and setting times in high temperatures.

Question 2

Easy

Name one precaution for cold weather concreting.

💡 Hint: Consider what could help counteract low temperatures.

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Question 1

What is a major problem with hot weather concreting?

  • Slower setting
  • Cracking
  • Increased strength

💡 Hint: Think about the effects of dehydration on materials.

Question 2

True or False: Using ice in hot weather mixtures can help prevent rapid setting.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the cooling effects of adding ice.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Develop a comprehensive plan for a construction site located in a region that experiences extreme summer heat and winter cold. Include necessary precautions for both temperature extremes.

💡 Hint: Think about both ends of the temperature spectrum.

Question 2

Discuss how the properties of concrete change in extreme temperatures and how that impacts structural integrity.

💡 Hint: Reflect on what happens during setting to the concrete's internal structure under temperature stress.

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