1.12.1 - Fineness Test
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the fineness test in cement?
💡 Hint: Consider the effects of particle size on hydration.
Name one method used for the fineness test.
💡 Hint: Think about methods for measuring air or size.
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What does a fineness test indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors that impact hydration.
Blaine's method is used primarily to measure what?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between air and surface area.
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Challenge Problems
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You have two cement samples, one showing a fineness of 200 m²/kg and the other 400 m²/kg. Discuss which one you would choose for a rapid construction project and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between fineness and hydration.
Analyze how the results of a fineness test can influence the overall mix design of a concrete project.
💡 Hint: Consider how adjustments in cement properties can change concrete properties.
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