2 - Shrinkage of Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is shrinkage in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the effects of moisture on structures.
Name one type of shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Consider the stages of concrete from wet to hardened.
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What primarily causes plastic shrinkage?
💡 Hint: Think about the conditions right after pouring concrete.
Is it true that autogenous shrinkage only occurs in high-strength concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of different types of concrete.
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A construction firm uses a high water-cement ratio in a concrete mix for a large slab. Discuss the potential long-term effects on shrinkage and cracking.
💡 Hint: Consider the behavior of water in concrete.
During a project, a crew failed to properly cure a concrete slab in hot weather, observing several cracks develop. Analyze the reasons behind these cracks in relation to plastic shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Think about the impact of environmental conditions on freshly placed concrete.
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