Practice Oils and Greases - 6.3.4 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.3.4 - Oils and Greases

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are two sources of oils and greases in construction?

💡 Hint: Think about equipment and factory environments.

Question 2 Easy

What does workability refer to?

💡 Hint: It relates to how the concrete behaves during placement.

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Question 1

What can oils and greases do to concrete?

Improve bonding
Hinder bonding
Have no effect

💡 Hint: Consider their properties and interaction with materials.

Question 2

True or False: Oils and greases enhance the workability of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how they interact with the concrete mix.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction project uses water from a local pond for concrete. The water has a palpable oil sheen. Discuss the possible risks and how would you manage this situation?

💡 Hint: Identify the contamination and determine the next steps.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a quality control plan for a project that frequently changes water sources due to location. What factors must be included?

💡 Hint: Consider variability in locations and contamination risks.

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