5.4 - Setting Time Determination
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of setting time?
💡 Hint: Think about the process after mixing concrete.
Name a method used to determine setting time.
💡 Hint: Consider the tools commonly used for concrete testing.
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What method is commonly used to measure the initial setting time of concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider both tools and their purposes.
True or False: Accelerators always reduce the time necessary for concrete to set successfully.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of these additives.
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Given a concrete mix with an accelerator, if the initial setting time is measured at 60 minutes, calculate what the initial setting time would likely be if a retarder were added instead.
💡 Hint: Consider the different impacts of these additives.
Perform a study to determine the impact of ambient temperature on concrete setting times. Record data from various temperatures and analyze the trends.
💡 Hint: Control all other variables to ensure reliable results.
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