4 - Placing of Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is segregation in concrete placement?
💡 Hint: Think about mixing ingredients in baking.
Why should concrete be placed close to its final position?
💡 Hint: Think about maintaining a good mix.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a significant risk of pouring concrete from excessive heights?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you mix things carelessly.
True or False: Continuous concrete placement prevents cold joints.
💡 Hint: Think about how freezing can affect water setting.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the consequences of a construction site where the concrete is not placed continuously. Identify at least three potential issues that could arise.
💡 Hint: Consider how continuity affects stability.
Propose a detailed plan for efficiently placing concrete on a multi-story building site, incorporating various techniques discussed in the lesson.
💡 Hint: Think about logistics and access as well as technique.
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