6.3.1 - Suspended Solids
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What are suspended solids?
💡 Hint: Think about what often floats in water and remains visible.
Name one effect of suspended solids on concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how impurities can change how much water is needed.
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What are suspended solids primarily made of?
💡 Hint: Think of various components that float or remain in water.
Does the presence of suspended solids affect the water demand for concrete?
💡 Hint: How do impurities typically affect mixing requirements?
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Given a case where concrete structures failed due to high water-to-cement ratios caused by suspended solids, analyze the implications and suggest concrete management practices for future projects.
💡 Hint: Consider how different processes at the beginning can influence long-term outcomes.
Investigate the relationship between the types of suspended solids present in water and their specific impacts on the curing process of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the curing requirements compared to the properties of various solids.
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