Practice Mix Design Considerations - 2.5 | 24. Lightweight Concrete (LWC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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2.5 - Mix Design Considerations

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is aggregate packing density?

💡 Hint: Think about how tightly the pieces fit together.

Question 2

Easy

What role do micro-fillers play in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when small particles fill gaps.

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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 purpose of micro-fillers in concrete mix design?

  • To lower costs
  • To improve packing
  • To increase weight

💡 Hint: Think about density and strength.

Question 2

True or False: Trial mixes help optimize the concrete mix before large-scale production.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider why you would test before doing it for real!

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You are tasked with designing a concrete mix that requires a compressive strength of at least 80 MPa. Describe the steps you would take, including materials and process.

💡 Hint: Consider both material properties and their interactions.

Question 2

Analyze how varying the aggregate packing density could affect the final strength of a lightweight concrete mix.

💡 Hint: Think of how closely materials need to sit together.

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