Practice Testing of Concrete Under Extreme Conditions - 6 | 26. Hot Weather Concreting | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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6 - Testing of Concrete Under Extreme Conditions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of compressive strength testing?

💡 Hint: Think about concrete's function in construction.

Question 2

Easy

Name one condition that can lead to thermal cracking.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to water when it freezes.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the best time to assess compressive strength for concrete placed in cold weather?

  • 28 days
  • 56 days
  • 7 days

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of low temperatures on hydration.

Question 2

True or False: The temperature-maturity method is solely for assessing strength in hot weather.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about temperature effects on concrete in both scenarios.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

In a cold environment, a concrete structure fails a strength test at 28 days. Discuss how you would address this issue and what tests could provide a clearer picture.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of cold on hydration.

Question 2

A project manager insists on using faxed results of compressive tests from different environments. Analyze the risks and propose a more scientific approach.

💡 Hint: Think critically about the meaning of variations.

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