3.1 - Sources of Variability
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What is material variability?
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials can affect concrete.
Name one human error that can affect concrete quality.
💡 Hint: What might happen if you measure the wrong amount?
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What is one source of variability in concrete production?
💡 Hint: Think about what might change during the sourcing of ingredients.
True or False: Environmental variability does not influence the curing of concrete.
💡 Hint: Remember how weather might change the pace at which concrete sets.
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You are managing a concrete production facility. One batch failed its strength test. Identify three possible sources of variability that might have caused this failure and provide strategies to address each source.
💡 Hint: Consider where mistakes can happen during the production process.
Analyze how temperature variations during production could influence the compressive strength of concrete and suggest mitigation measures.
💡 Hint: What happens to hydration rates in extreme temperatures?
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