Practice Air-Entraining Admixtures - 4.1.4 | 4. Chemical Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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4.1.4 - Air-Entraining Admixtures

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of air-entraining admixtures?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete in cold conditions.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common type of air-entraining admixture.

💡 Hint: Remember examples like natural materials or synthetic products.

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of using air-entraining admixtures in concrete?

  • A. Improve color
  • B. Increase air content
  • C. Enhance freeze-thaw resistance

💡 Hint: Focus on the environmental challenges faced by concrete.

Question 2

True or False: Air-entraining admixtures only improve the workability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the effects in freeze-prone climates.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A civil engineer wants to design a concrete mix for a dam in a cold climate. What considerations should be taken into account regarding air-entraining admixtures?

💡 Hint: Think of the long-term durability requirements for structures in cold areas.

Question 2

During a project review, it was found that the air-entraining admixture dosage was twice the recommended amount. What steps should the construction team take to assess and mitigate problems?

💡 Hint: Consider the balance between strength and workability in concrete.

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