Practice Workability - 1.2 | 20. Acceptability Criteria in Concrete Mix Design | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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1.2 - Workability

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Question 1 Easy

Define workability in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the practical aspects of working with concrete.

Question 2 Easy

What is the primary method used to test workability?

💡 Hint: Recall the common practical test for assessing concrete consistency.

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Question 1

What is the definition of workability?

Ease of mixing concrete
Ease of transporting concrete
Ease of placing and compacting concrete

💡 Hint: Consider the processes involved all together.

Question 2

True or False: The slump test measures the viscosity of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what the test is actually assessing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a concrete mix designed for a construction method with low workability, what adjustments would you make and why?

💡 Hint: Evaluate the balance in the mix to achieve the necessary consistency.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experimental setup to evaluate the effect of aggregate size on workability. Describe what you would measure.

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of aggregates and their real-life implications.

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