Practice Field Practices and Quality Control - 5 | 26. Hot Weather Concreting | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Field Practices and Quality Control

5 - Field Practices and Quality Control

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Question 1 Easy

What is one key thing to monitor during the pre-concrete inspection?

💡 Hint: Consider what environmental factors might affect concrete setting.

Question 2 Easy

How can you measure the temperature of concrete in-situ?

💡 Hint: Think of instruments that can be inserted into the concrete.

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Question 1

What is the primary importance of pre-concreting inspections?

To check the concrete mix
To ensure favorable conditions for placement
To calculate the quantities of concrete

💡 Hint: Think about the risks associated with poor conditions.

Question 2

True or False: In-situ temperature measurement is not necessary in warm weather.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the potential effects of extreme temperatures.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Devise a full temperature monitoring strategy for a concrete pour scheduled in hot weather, detailing equipment and methodologies.

💡 Hint: Media executions can guide how to gather and record these temperatures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where concrete was poured in cold weather without proper temperature checks, and outline potential damages and solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about how environmental factors influenced the material integrity.

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