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2. Bleeding
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- 1.
What is bleeding in concrete?
Hint
Think about what happens when concrete settles.
- 2.
Name one type of bleeding.
Hint
Recall the classifications we discussed.
- 3.
What phenomenon refers to water rising to the surface of freshly placed concrete?
- Bleeding
- Segregation
- Settling
Hint
Remember, it’s related to water and freshness.
- 4.
True or False: Channel bleeding can manage to create paths through the concrete.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider how water behaves in different conditions.
- 5.
Design a concrete mix that minimizes bleeding for a hot weather application. Include considerations regarding the water-cement ratio and admixtures.
Hint
Think about environmental factors and material properties.
- 6.
Evaluate the effects of unaddressed bleeding on a high-rise construction project after six months in use.
Hint
Link back to the life cycle of concrete and its conditions.
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