4.1.3 - Accelerating Admixtures
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What is the primary purpose of accelerating admixtures?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions where these admixtures would be useful.
Name one common accelerating admixture.
💡 Hint: One of them is often avoided due to corrosion risks.
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What is the main function of accelerating admixtures in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider why you would want quicker setting.
True or False: Calcium chloride is safe to use with reinforced concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the effects it has on steel.
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Describe a scenario where using calcium chloride as an accelerator could lead to issues. What alternative would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Consider environmental conditions that could affect the concrete.
You have a project scheduled during winter. Discuss how you would plan the concrete work with respect to the use of accelerating admixtures.
💡 Hint: Think about the temperature variations and schedule risks involved.
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