2.1 - Definition
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What is segregation in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials might behave when mixed.
What does bleeding refer to in fresh concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the liquid in a mixture settling after being stirred.
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What is segregation?
💡 Hint: Think about how mixed materials could separate.
True or False: Bleeding improves the workability of fresh concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water rises to the surface.
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A construction site notices segregation occurring frequently in their concrete mixes. Identify key preventive actions to recommend to the workers.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials interact in a mix.
In high-temperature conditions, bleeding is prevalent in a fresh concrete mix. Discuss how you would alter the batching process to minimize this issue.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects setting times.
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