Practice IS Codes and International Standards - 6.9 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.9 - IS Codes and International Standards

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does IS 456:2000 specify?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of concrete it covers.

Question 2

Easy

Name one international standard related to mixing water?

💡 Hint: What is a common abbreviation for an international standards organization?

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does IS 456:2000 address?

  • Water quality standards
  • Concrete mixing techniques
  • Code of practice for concrete

💡 Hint: Consider what specific practices related to properties of concrete it might detail.

Question 2

True or False: International standards are unimportant in local construction.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what International standards can help achieve.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where a construction site utilized untreated river water, describe the potential impacts on the project's structural integrity citing relevant IS codes.

💡 Hint: Which quality aspects from the IS codes would apply to mixed materials?

Question 2

Discuss how using seawater in concrete production could violate both IS codes and ASTM standards. What effects could this have on the construction?

💡 Hint: Recall the specific limits for chloride content in IS codes.

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