Practice Cement Testing in Laboratories - 1.12 | 1. Cement – Production and Composition | Concrete Technology
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1.12 - Cement Testing in Laboratories

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of the fineness test?

💡 Hint: Think about how surface area affects reactions.

Question 2

Easy

Why do we conduct the consistency test?

💡 Hint: Consider the mixing process of cement.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a primary aim of the fineness test?

  • To determine strength after 28 days
  • To assess surface area and hydration
  • To measure weight of cement

💡 Hint: Think about why surface interaction is crucial.

Question 2

True or False: The consistency test uses Vicat's apparatus to determine the right water content.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the apparatus we discussed!

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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