Practice Water (2.3) - Lightweight Concrete (LWC) - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is potable water?

💡 Hint: Think about what type of water you drink.

Question 2 Easy

Why is the water-cement ratio important?

💡 Hint: Consider how different mixtures change concrete properties.

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Question 1

What qualifies as potable water for RMC production?

Water from a river
Tap water
Water with contaminants

💡 Hint: Consider the sources of drinking water.

Question 2

True or False: The water-cement ratio can be adjusted as needed without consequence.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how mixtures work in concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction site receives a water delivery that has not been tested. What steps should be taken to ensure the water is safe for use in RMC?

💡 Hint: Think about what professionals check for in construction.

Challenge 2 Hard

If a project specifies a water-cement ratio of 0.45 for a concrete mix, how much water is needed for 200 kg of cement?

💡 Hint: Apply the formula for water-cement ratio to solve.

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