Practice Retarding Admixtures - 4.1.2 | 4. Chemical Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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4.1.2 - Retarding Admixtures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary purpose of retarding admixtures?

💡 Hint: Think about why you might need more time to work with concrete.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common retarding admixture.

💡 Hint: Remember I mentioned common examples.

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Question 1

What is the main function of retarding admixtures?

  • Speed up setting time
  • Delay setting time
  • No effect on setting time

💡 Hint: Think about why you might need more time before concrete hardens.

Question 2

True or False: Sugar can be used as a retarding admixture.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall our discussion about common retarding substances.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with pouring concrete in a particularly hot climate. You want to avoid cold joints and ensure the quality of the concrete. What considerations and admixtures would you choose?

💡 Hint: Think about the environmental conditions and their effects on setting time.

Question 2

A contractor used too much of a retarding admixture in a mix. What steps could you take to rectify the situation before the concrete sets?

💡 Hint: What options do you have to address curing and hydration delays?

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