Practice Chemical Admixtures - 2.4 | 13. Characteristics of High Performance Concrete | Concrete Technology
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2.4 - Chemical Admixtures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of chemical admixtures in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the functions they serve.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of chemical admixture.

💡 Hint: Recall the terms we discussed in class.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What type of admixture is used to increase workability?

  • Retarders
  • Superplasticizers
  • Accelerators

💡 Hint: Think about what helps the concrete flow better.

Question 2

True or False: Accelerators slow down the curing process.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the action of accelerators during hydration.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction project requires concrete to set quickly due to an unexpected change in schedule. Which chemical admixture would you use and why?

💡 Hint: Focus on the type of admixture that impacts setting speed.

Question 2

Evaluate how the introduction of shrinkage-reducing admixtures affects the cost and long-term durability of a high-rise building.

💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and future cost implications.

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