Practice IS Code Guidelines - 4.4 | 8. Segregation | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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IS Code Guidelines

4.4 - IS Code Guidelines

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Question 1 Easy

What is segregation in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to solid and liquid mixtures.

Question 2 Easy

Define bleeding in fresh concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between water and solids in a mix.

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Question 1

What is segregation in concrete?

Separation of aggregates
Adding water
None of the above

💡 Hint: Focus on how the components of concrete relate to each other.

Question 2

True or False: Bleeding is always a desirable phenomenon in fresh concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the surface quality of concrete.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a scenario where fresh concrete shows signs of segregation at a construction site, outline the steps that should be taken to rectify the situation.

💡 Hint: Think about both material factors and handling methods.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe how high temperatures during concrete curing can increase the risk of slump loss and propose specific strategies to mitigate this risk.

💡 Hint: Consider cooling methods for both the mix and the environment.

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