2 - Bleeding
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Practice Questions
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What is bleeding in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when concrete settles.
Name one type of bleeding.
💡 Hint: Recall the classifications we discussed.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What phenomenon refers to water rising to the surface of freshly placed concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s related to water and freshness.
True or False: Channel bleeding can manage to create paths through the concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how water behaves in different conditions.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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