6.4 - Acceptable Limits for Impurities
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What is the permissible limit of organic matter in construction water?
💡 Hint: Remember the standard values provided in IS: 456-2000.
State the acceptable pH value for water used in construction.
💡 Hint: Focus on the importance of acidity and alkalinity.
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What is the maximum permissible limit for chlorides in plain concrete as specified by IS: 456-2000?
💡 Hint: Recall the different standards set for plain and reinforced concrete.
True or False: The pH value of water must be less than 6.0 for it to be suitable for construction.
💡 Hint: Think about how pH impacts concrete's chemical environment.
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If a construction site uses water with a chloride level of 600 mg/L for mixing concrete, what corrective measures should be taken?
💡 Hint: Consider the maximum limits specified in IS: 456-2000.
Design a quality control check for water that includes monthly testing procedures and necessary actions if the water fails to meet required standards.
💡 Hint: Outline the steps to ensure compliance on a monthly basis.
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