6.4 - Temperature and Setting Time
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Practice Questions
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What is the ideal temperature to avoid rapid slump loss in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the critical temperature threshold mentioned.
Define slump loss.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to concrete as it sits.
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What happens to concrete's setting time when exposed to high temperatures?
💡 Hint: Think about the effect of heat on chemical reactions.
Bleeding in concrete is a good sign. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition and effects of bleeding.
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A construction site is experiencing temperatures above 40°C. As the engineer, list detailed strategies to maintain concrete quality during mixing and placement.
💡 Hint: Think about multiple strategies we discussed that could apply in extreme temperatures.
Analyze a scenario where due to a delay, concrete with a high slump loss was placed without proper adjustments. What impact could this have on the structure?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the implications of poor placement due to slump loss.
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