1.14 - Adulteration and Shelf Life of Cement
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What is cement adulteration?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if you mix good cement with poor materials.
What is the ideal shelf life of cement?
💡 Hint: It's a short timeframe; think of common expiration periods.
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What is adulteration?
💡 Hint: Remember the context of quality in materials.
The shelf life of cement is ideally:
💡 Hint: Think about how long common construction materials typically last.
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You have two bags of cement: one is correctly stored, and the other has been exposed to moisture. Describe a scenario in which you would determine which is which before a major construction project.
💡 Hint: Use your sensory observations.
Describe the consequences of using cement that has underwent strong adulteration in a high-rise building project. How could this jeopardize safety?
💡 Hint: Realize the importance of resilience in building materials.
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