12.1 - Key Rheological Parameters
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What is yield stress in SCC?
💡 Hint: Think about what it takes to make concrete start moving.
Define plastic viscosity in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how water behaves differently than honey.
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What is the yield stress in self-compacting concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what is necessary to start the movement of a thick liquid.
True or False: Plastic viscosity and yield stress are the same.
💡 Hint: Consider how flow characteristics differ when liquid is already moving.
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If the yield stress of SCC is too high, what modifications can be systematically applied to reduce it?
💡 Hint: Consider how making the mix more fluid can lower the resistance to flow.
Discuss the implications of thixotropy in SCC when designing for structures with complex shapes.
💡 Hint: Think about how shape stability impacts visual appearance and structural integrity.
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