Practice Compressive Strength Tests - 6.1 | 26. Hot Weather Concreting | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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6.1 - Compressive Strength Tests

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does compressive strength indicate?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you apply force to concrete.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method used to test compressive strength.

💡 Hint: Think about different shapes used in tests.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of conducting compressive strength tests?

  • To determine water absorption
  • To assess load-bearing capability
  • To check for color

💡 Hint: Remember, it's about how concrete responds under pressure.

Question 2

True or False: The cube test can be performed at any stage of the construction process.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the curing schedule.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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