Practice Solutions for Compatibility Issues - 7.2 | 5. Chemical and Mineral Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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7.2 - Solutions for Compatibility Issues

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of conducting admixture trial mixes?

💡 Hint: Think about why testing is important before construction.

Question 2

Easy

What are compatibility charts?

💡 Hint: Consider who provides these helpful resources.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

Why are admixture trial mixes essential?

  • To save costs
  • To confirm compatibility
  • To reduce cement usage

💡 Hint: Think about what trial mixes help to determine.

Question 2

True or False: Compatibility charts guarantee that admixtures will work perfectly with all cement types.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Do charts account for all material variations?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A new type of cement with high C3A content is introduced in your project. After running initial trial mixes, you find a mobile retarder is too effective, causing excessive setting time. What steps will you take to rectify this? Include all potential methods discussed.

💡 Hint: Evaluate what's causing the slow set time and think about alternative admixtures.

Question 2

You’re tasked to create a concrete mix that both resists freezing and workability is maintained. Discuss how you would go about selecting and combining admixtures effectively, incorporating dosage trial insights.

💡 Hint: What properties do you need to keep in mind for cold weather?

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