Practice Hot Weather Concreting - 1 | 26. Hot Weather Concreting | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What temperature defines hot weather for plain concrete?

💡 Hint: Refer to the definition of hot weather concreting.

Question 2

Easy

Name one challenge faced during hot weather concreting.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when moisture evaporates quickly.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main concern of hot weather concreting?

  • Rapid evaporation
  • Low workability
  • Thermal shrinkage

💡 Hint: Remember, what happens to moisture in high temperatures?

Question 2

True or False: Retarders can be used to help with the setting time in hot weather.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of retarders in concrete mixtures.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a project in a hot desert climate where temperatures exceed 45°C, propose a concrete mix plan including materials and techniques.

💡 Hint: Consider how heat impacts each stage of concrete preparation and placement.

Question 2

Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using superplasticizers in hot weather conditions.

💡 Hint: Think about how adding extra components can alter the properties of the mix.

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