Practice Trial Mixes - 8.1 | 20. Acceptability Criteria in Concrete Mix Design | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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8.1 - Trial Mixes

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is a trial mix?

💡 Hint: Think about its usability in real projects.

Question 2

Easy

What does the slump test measure?

💡 Hint: Consider what challenge relates to mixing and placing.

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

What is the main purpose of creating trial mixes?

  • To finalize the concrete design
  • To evaluate performance under real conditions
  • To save costs

💡 Hint: Reflect on the connection to real-world applications.

Question 2

True or False: Laboratory conditions always replicate field conditions in concrete testing.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider potential discrepancies.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are preparing for a large concrete project. Describe a systematic approach for conducting trial mixes including what factors you would adjust based on feedback.

💡 Hint: Consider how feedback from tests can lead to changes in your mix.

Question 2

A recent pilot pour has shown significant segregation. Discuss possible causes and remedies for this issue.

💡 Hint: Reflect on what influences concrete cohesion in mixes.

Challenge and get performance evaluation