Practice Effect on Setting Time - 6.2.1 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.2.1 - Effect on Setting Time

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What effect do sugars have on the setting time of concrete?

💡 Hint: Think of how sugar affects reactions.

Question 2

Easy

What should be done if water has a high acidity level before being used in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider water quality standards.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What effect do sugars have on the setting time of concrete?

  • Delay the setting
  • Speed up the setting
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between sugars and chemical reactions.

Question 2

Acids in mixing water will lead to what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the consequences of acidic water.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction team used a water source with high organic impurities, and they faced unexpected delays in the project timeline. Discuss the potential impact of this on their project and suggest strategies for future water use management.

💡 Hint: Consider the long-term implications for project schedules.

Question 2

Analyze a hypothetical scenario where a concrete mix containing acidic water seems to set too quickly, leading to workability problems. What actions can the team take to manage setting time more effectively?

💡 Hint: Think about the chemistry involved in the hydration process.

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