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Methods of Transporting

2.2 - Methods of Transporting

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is segregation in concrete transport?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when components in a concrete mix separate.

Question 2 Easy

Name one manual transport method for concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider tools commonly used for manual labor.

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Question 1

What is the primary goal during the transport of concrete?

To make it easy to move
To prevent segregation
To increase its weight

💡 Hint: Think about what happens if the concrete mix separates.

Question 2

True or False: Pumps are inefficient for vertical transport of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider all the scenarios where pumps are used.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a transport method for a scenario involving a construction site with limited access and steep terrain. Discuss the pros and cons.

💡 Hint: Consider obstacles like hills and narrow pathways.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the environmental impact of transporting concrete over long distances. How could this be reduced?

💡 Hint: Think about transportation emissions.

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