Practice Dissolved Solids - 6.3.2 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.3.2 - Dissolved Solids

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What do we mean by 'dissolved solids'?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes water not pure.

Question 2

Easy

Why are chlorides harmful in construction water?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to metal in saltwater.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the maximum allowable TDS level in water for construction?

  • 1000 mg/L
  • 2000 mg/L
  • 3000 mg/L

💡 Hint: Think about construction standards for water quality.

Question 2

True or False: High levels of chlorides can benefit concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effect of salt on metal.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the expected strength loss in a concrete structure that has been mixed with water having a TDS level of 3000 mg/L compared to a standard 1000 mg/L.

💡 Hint: Consider how deviations from standards impact material properties.

Question 2

Develop a comprehensive treatment proposal for a construction site where groundwater has an average TDS value of 2500 mg/L.

💡 Hint: Consider different treatment technologies available for water purification.

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