10.2 - Hardened Concrete Tests
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Practice Questions
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What does the Compressive Strength Test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when concrete is loaded.
Why is tensile strength important?
💡 Hint: Remember that concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of the Compressive Strength Test?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when weight is applied to concrete.
True or False: The Split Tensile Strength Test measures a concrete sample's resistance to compression.
💡 Hint: What types of stresses are concrete most susceptible to?
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Design a testing regime for a new type of concrete intended for a coastal project. Include the tests you would employ to assess both strength and durability.
💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors that might affect the concrete.
Explain how you would analyze the results from the Flexural Strength Test and what implications these results might have on the final concrete mix design.
💡 Hint: Look at balancing strength and cost in your analysis.
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