Practice Setting and Hardening of Cement - 2.6 | 2. Cement Chemistry | Concrete Technology
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Question 1

Easy

What is the initial setting time of cement?

💡 Hint: Recall the first phase of setting.

Question 2

Easy

What is hardening in relation to cement?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens as cement continues to hydrate.

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Question 1

What do we call the transition of cement from fluid to solid state?

  • Setting
  • Hardening
  • Hydration

💡 Hint: This term focuses on the initial phase of the cement process.

Question 2

True or False: Hardening occurs immediately after setting.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the timeframe of strength gain.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction site has cement that begins to set before placement due to high environmental temperatures. Discuss the implications this could have on the project.

💡 Hint: Consider the impacts on time management and concrete finishing.

Question 2

Evaluate how cutting down the water-to-cement ratio can affect both the setting and hardening phases of cement.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the balance between workability and strength in construction.

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