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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What is shrinkage in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about moisture and its effects.
Question 2
Easy
What size are standard test specimens for measuring shrinkage?
💡 Hint: Remember the dimensions discussed.
Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation
Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the standard size of a test specimen for measuring shrinkage?
- 50mm × 50mm × 150mm
- 75mm × 75mm × 285mm
- 100mm × 100mm × 300mm
💡 Hint: Recall the dimensions mentioned earlier.
Question 2
True or False: Shrinkage occurs only when concrete is subjected to an external load.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of shrinkage.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
A concrete prism was subjected to a drying environment and its length decreased from 285mm to 284.5mm after one year. Calculate the shrinkage strain.
💡 Hint: Use the shrinkage strain formula.
Question 2
Discuss the implications of not measuring shrinkage accurately in a large building project. Give at least three potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Think about how misjudged materials lead to bigger issues.
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