6.1 - Compressive Strength Tests
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What does compressive strength indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you apply force to concrete.
Name one method used to test compressive strength.
💡 Hint: Think about different shapes used in tests.
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What is the primary purpose of conducting compressive strength tests?
💡 Hint: Remember, it's about how concrete responds under pressure.
True or False: The cube test can be performed at any stage of the construction process.
💡 Hint: Think about the curing schedule.
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A construction site pours concrete in temperatures below 5°C. Discuss the implications of this choice and propose a testing schedule to account for potential strength delays.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects hydration.
A batch of concrete used for a bridge construction is tested and shows its compressive strength at 28 days is significantly below expected values. What steps should be taken next?
💡 Hint: Review what could cause strength variations in concrete.
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