1.7 - Heat of Hydration
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Practice Questions
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What does heat of hydration refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about the process when cement mixes with water.
Name one compound that produces significant heat during hydration.
💡 Hint: What compound in cement helps with early strength?
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What is heat of hydration?
💡 Hint: Focus on what happens when cement meets water.
True or False: C₂S generates more heat than C₃S during hydration.
💡 Hint: Recall the roles of these compounds in hydration.
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A large rectangular concrete pour is scheduled for a dam. What methods would you recommend to manage the heat of hydration during this pour? Discuss at least three strategies.
💡 Hint: Consider the time of day and material choices.
During hydration, the temperature of a concrete mix rises rapidly. Explain the potential consequences this may have on the structure and the steps that can be taken to mitigate these effects.
💡 Hint: Think about how to solve problems arising from heat.
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