4.6 - Dosage and Addition Procedure
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What is the typical dosage range for chemical admixtures expressed as a percentage?
💡 Hint: Think about the small numbers in percentages.
What is one method of adding admixtures to concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider how ingredients are usually mixed together.
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What is the common dosage range for chemical admixtures by weight?
💡 Hint: Think about small percentages for precise additions.
True or False: Admixtures should always be mixed thoroughly to ensure uniform distribution.
💡 Hint: Consider how mixing ingredients works in cooking.
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Design a concrete mix that requires a high-range water reducer at a dosage of 1.2% for a batch containing 150 kg of cement. Calculate the amount of the admixture needed.
💡 Hint: Use the formula dosage percentage multiplied by total weight.
Discuss the impact of inconsistent mixing methods on the properties of concrete that includes various admixtures.
💡 Hint: Relate this to cooking inconsistencies.
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