2.8 - Unsoundness in Cement
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What is unsoundness in cement?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when cement cracks.
Name one cause of unsoundness.
💡 Hint: Consider the components that affect cement chemistry.
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What does unsoundness in cement refer to?
💡 Hint: Consider the post-setting behaviors of cement.
True or False: The Le Chatelier test is used to detect unsoundness in cement.
💡 Hint: Recall the tests we discussed today.
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Consider a cement batch that fails the Le Chatelier test. Describe what steps you would take to address this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about quality control and how composition affects strength.
You are tasked with designing a cement mix for a coastal building. Discuss the importance of preventing unsoundness in this scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific environmental factors that can affect concrete.
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