1.12 - Cement Testing in Laboratories
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the fineness test?
💡 Hint: Think about how surface area affects reactions.
Why do we conduct the consistency test?
💡 Hint: Consider the mixing process of cement.
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What is a primary aim of the fineness test?
💡 Hint: Think about why surface interaction is crucial.
True or False: The consistency test uses Vicat's apparatus to determine the right water content.
💡 Hint: Recall the apparatus we discussed!
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A construction project requires cement that sets quickly for urgent repairs. How would you evaluate different samples to choose the best for this situation?
💡 Hint: Getting samples tested will provide insights into their hydration behavior.
You're tasked with ensuring that the cement at the site does not expand excessively upon setting. Which tests would you conduct, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about how expansion can potentially damage structures.
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