Practice Sources of Water and Their Suitability - 6.6 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.6 - Sources of Water and Their Suitability

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)?

💡 Hint: Think about what substances might dissolve in water.

Question 2

Easy

Why is sea water generally not suitable for reinforced concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider the properties of the chloride ion.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Which water source is generally regarded as suitable for concrete construction?

  • Sea Water
  • Groundwater
  • Tap Water

💡 Hint: Think about which water is routinely disinfected in households.

Question 2

True or False: River water should never be used in construction without testing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the potential contamination sources.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Analyze a construction project using river water. What are your testing protocols and potential mitigation strategies?

💡 Hint: Focus on prevention strategies for contamination.

Question 2

Draft a plan for utilizing saline water for a unique coastal construction project while minimizing risks.

💡 Hint: Think of innovation in material selection and preventive measures.

Challenge and get performance evaluation