Practice Admixtures - 3.4 | 23.Definition of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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3.4 - Admixtures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does SCC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of concrete that remove the need for vibration.

Question 2

Easy

Name one application of SCC.

💡 Hint: Consider where concrete is often difficult to compact.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is a key characteristic of Self-Compacting Concrete?

  • It requires mechanical vibration
  • It flows and fills formwork without vibration
  • It has a lower water-cement ratio

💡 Hint: Remember its primary purpose in construction.

Question 2

Self-Compacting Concrete has lower permeability than conventional concrete. True or False?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how effective compaction impacts elements in concrete.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a basic mix for SCC. What should be your priority in terms of component ratios?

💡 Hint: Recall the required properties and how they influence your mix design.

Question 2

Discuss how the properties of SCC contribute to sustainability in construction.

💡 Hint: Think about how major construction practices can affect the environment.

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