8.2 - Field Tests on Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What does the slump test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves when mixed.
Name one type of slump.
💡 Hint: Recall the categories defined by how the concrete behaves during the test.
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What does the slump test indicate?
💡 Hint: Focus on what workability refers to in concrete.
True or False: A collapse slump indicates good workability.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of each type in the slump test.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction site has received a concrete mix, and the slump test shows a shear slump. What steps should the quality control manager take, and what could be the potential implications if this mix is used?
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of mix consistency and what effects not addressing it could cause.
During a project, a team uses the flow table test, and the results suggest excessive spread. How should the team adjust the concrete mix design?
💡 Hint: Think about how all mix components interact to affect flow.
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