Practice - Determine Admixture Dosage
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Practice Questions
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What is an admixture?
💡 Hint: Think about the additional materials we use in concrete.
Name a type of admixture that increases workability.
💡 Hint: Remember the substance that allows easier mixing?
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What is the primary purpose of determining admixture dosage?
💡 Hint: Think about how an ideal concrete mix behaves during placement.
Trial mixes help in evaluating the effects of admixture dosage on concrete properties. True or False?
💡 Hint: Recall the role of testing in achieving optimal concrete properties.
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You are tasked with creating a mix for a project that requires high durability in a marine environment. The initial trials have resulted in low compressive strength. What adjustments would you recommend?
💡 Hint: Consider components that enhance structural integrity against harsh conditions.
If a trial mix with 1% superplasticizers resulted in an excessive slump, how might you troubleshoot and document the findings?
💡 Hint: Monitoring how each trial affects the mix is crucial.
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