Practice Duties of Site Engineer / QA Engineer - 12.1 | 20. Acceptability Criteria in Concrete Mix Design | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Duties of Site Engineer / QA Engineer

12.1 - Duties of Site Engineer / QA Engineer

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the slump test?

💡 Hint: Think about how we assess concrete's ease of use.

Question 2 Easy

Name one criterion the Site Engineer checks when approving concrete.

💡 Hint: What are the physical aspects we need to observe?

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Question 1

What does the slump test measure?

Compression strength
Workability
Durability

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete should behave when mixed.

Question 2

True or False: Technicians do not need to be trained to handle testing apparatus.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if they aren't trained.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A Site Engineer tests a concrete batch but finds a slump value much less than the standard. Discuss the steps the engineer should take next.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of low workability.

Challenge 2 Hard

Why might it be challenging for a QA Engineer to ensure technicians are performing their duties correctly, and what strategies can be implemented to enhance training?

💡 Hint: Consider ways to improve skill levels and consistency.

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