Practice Setting Time Comparison Test - 6.5.3 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.5.3 - Setting Time Comparison Test

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

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.

Question 2

Easy

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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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the maximum acceptable deviation in setting time for a water test?

  • 20 minutes
  • 30 minutes
  • 45 minutes

💡 Hint: Remember the standard for comparison.

Question 2

True or False: The setting time of cement can be influenced by impurities in the water.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how impurities affect chemical reactions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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