6.5.3 - Setting Time Comparison Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the acceptable deviation in setting time when using different types of water for cement?
💡 Hint: Think about how much time can differ from distilled water.
Why is distilled water used as a comparison in the setting time test?
💡 Hint: Consider the purity factor in your answer.
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What is the maximum acceptable deviation in setting time for a water test?
💡 Hint: Remember the standard for comparison.
True or False: The setting time of cement can be influenced by impurities in the water.
💡 Hint: Think about how impurities affect chemical reactions.
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Challenge Problems
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You are conducting a setting time test with water collected from a nearby river. The initial setting time was found to be 40 minutes longer than distilled water. What steps would you take to ensure that this water is suitable for construction?
💡 Hint: Evaluate the source of the water and its properties.
You find that your concrete mix with test water has a setting time of 1 hour when the distilled water sets in 30 minutes. Discuss potential reasons for this and ways to investigate.
💡 Hint: Look into all aspects of the water’s chemical makeup.
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