Practice Conformance with Standards - 1.5 | 20. Acceptability Criteria in Concrete Mix Design | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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1.5 - Conformance with Standards

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does IS stand for in IS 456:2000?

💡 Hint: Think about the country and organization behind these standards.

Question 2

Easy

Name one standard for testing fresh concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider which standard focuses on properties right after mixing.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What does IS 456:2000 regulate?

  • Material specifications
  • Testing methods
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think about both construction and testing.

Question 2

True or False: IS 516 tests only fresh concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Focus on the stage of concrete the standard applies to.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked to evaluate a concrete mix that has shown inconsistencies during testing. The compressive strength tests yield results below what IS 516 mandates. Outline a comprehensive plan for how you would address this issue.

💡 Hint: Think about methods of quality control and testing that can help identify the problems.

Question 2

Discuss the importance of real-time adherence to IS standards during concrete pouring at a large construction site. How would you implement and ensure compliance?

💡 Hint: Consider the layers of responsibility and technology that can assist in monitoring.

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