2.4 - Additives and Admixtures
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of plasticizers in plaster?
💡 Hint: What do you want to achieve to work easily with plaster?
Name an additive that helps resist moisture.
💡 Hint: Think of rain or damp environments.
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Which additive is used to improve the workability of plaster?
💡 Hint: Think of how you would make plaster easier to handle.
True or False: Retarders help to speed up the plaster setting time.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of 'retard' in other contexts.
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Discuss how you would choose the appropriate additives for a plastering project exposed to high humidity conditions.
💡 Hint: What challenges do high humidity conditions pose for plaster?
Evaluate the impact of using accelerators in plaster for emergency repairs in winter conditions.
💡 Hint: Why would speed be essential for repairs during a cold spell?
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