3.2 - Typical Timeline
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What is slump loss?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete after mixing.
Name one cause of slump loss.
💡 Hint: Consider conditions that could make concrete set faster.
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What is slump loss?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the concrete's ease of handling.
High temperatures can accelerate slump loss.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat impacts reactions in concrete.
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A construction team mixed concrete but didn't place it until after 75 minutes in a 35°C environment. What potential issues may arise, and how could this have been prevented?
💡 Hint: Think about both environmental conditions and planned timing.
Design a strategy for pouring concrete on a hot summer day to mitigate slump loss. Include considerations for materials, timing, and techniques.
💡 Hint: Consider the logistics of temperature control in your plan.
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