6.3 - Surface Crack Inspection
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Practice Questions
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What are plastic shrinkage cracks?
💡 Hint: Think about conditions that lead to quick drying.
What tools can be used to measure crack widths?
💡 Hint: Consider devices used to assess changes in materials.
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What primarily causes plastic shrinkage cracks?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of high temperatures on water.
True or False: Thermal cracking can occur in warm weather.
💡 Hint: Consider the naming of the crack type.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction team notices several plastic shrinkage cracks shortly after pouring concrete on a hot summer day. Suggest a method for inspecting these cracks effectively.
💡 Hint: Focus on when to inspect after concrete placement.
During a winter construction project, thermal cracking was observed in previously poured concrete. Discuss methods to mitigate the causes of this cracking in the future.
💡 Hint: Think about temperature management techniques.
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