Practice Concreting and Placement Techniques - 10 | 23.Definition of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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10 - Concreting and Placement Techniques

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is SCC?

💡 Hint: Think about how it fills formwork.

Question 2 Easy

Why is it important to avoid high pouring heights?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when concrete falls from a height.

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Question 1

What is a key characteristic of Self-Compacting Concrete?

Needs vibration
Flows under its own weight
Requires heavy equipment

💡 Hint: Focus on SCC's self-compacting nature.

Question 2

True or False: Segregation is beneficial for SCC placement.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of segregation.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a placement strategy for SCC in a building with multiple congested areas. What factors would influence your approach, and what equipment would you choose?

💡 Hint: What challenges arise in very tight spaces?

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where high vibration leads to segregation in SCC. How would you address this in future placements?

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of SCC and why vibration isn't necessary.

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