2 - Materials Used in Plaster
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main types of binders used in plaster?
💡 Hint: Think about the ecological aspect and strength.
Name one property of aggregates in plaster.
💡 Hint: Consider their function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which of the following is NOT a binder used in plaster?
💡 Hint: Recall the three binders discussed.
True or False? Additives are always necessary in plaster making.
💡 Hint: Think about the variability in plaster applications.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with ensuring a plaster mixture has minimum shrinkage. Discuss the steps you would take to select your aggregates and materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the quality and type of aggregates.
A construction team used contaminated water without realizing it. Analyze the potential failures this could lead to in their plaster application.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the various properties affected by water quality.
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