3.14 - Quality Control of Aggregates in Site Practice
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of quality control in aggregates?
💡 Hint: Think about what could happen if the quality is low.
What might contamination in aggregates lead to?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects on physical properties.
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What can contamination of aggregates lead to?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'contamination' implies for physical bonding.
Is moisture monitoring important in concrete mix design?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects water mixing.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a situation where aggregates have been found to have high levels of contaminants after sieving, design a corrective action plan to improve aggregate quality without significant construction delays.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of sourcing and monitoring.
You are on-site, and moisture tests reveal an unexpected increase in moisture content. Propose how to recalibrate the concrete mix design effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between aggregate moisture and mix design.
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