7.4 - Viscosity-Modifying Admixtures (VMAs)
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Practice Questions
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What does VMA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about viscosity in concrete.
Name one benefit of using VMAs.
💡 Hint: Think about how it makes concrete easier to handle.
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What does a VMA improve in concrete?
💡 Hint: Focus on what VMA stands for.
True or False: VMAs help reduce bleeding in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the actions of VMAs in preventing separation.
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Design a concrete mix for a vertical application that requires high viscosity. What VMAs would you utilize, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the blend and setting times.
Evaluate a scenario where a construction site oversupplied VMAs to the mix. What effects would you anticipate?
💡 Hint: Consider how increased viscosity impacts flow and application.
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