Practice Admixtures in Special Concretes - 4.10 | 4. Chemical Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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4.10 - Admixtures in Special Concretes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of using high-range water reducers in SCC?

💡 Hint: Think about how SCC is designed to behave.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of admixture used in HPC.

💡 Hint: Recall the additives that increase performance.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is a primary reason for using accelerators in shotcrete?

  • To increase working time
  • To achieve fast setting
  • To improve pumpability

💡 Hint: Think about the application speed needed in shotcrete.

Question 2

True or False: High-Performance Concrete utilizes only traditional additives.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the advancements in concrete technology.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a complete design specification for a project using high-performance concrete in a marine environment, including admixture selection and their functions.

💡 Hint: Consider the harsh conditions and required performance attributes.

Question 2

Evaluate the effects of using air-entraining agents in mass concrete applications during hot weather.

💡 Hint: Think about why balance in temperatures is crucial for mass concrete.

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