Practice Mixing And Testing (7.4.7) - High Performance Concrete - Concrete Technology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a slump test?

💡 Hint: Think about the consistency of concrete.

Question 2 Easy

What does compressive strength measure?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens under pressure.

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the slump test?

To measure compressive strength
To evaluate workability
To assess thermal properties

💡 Hint: Think about what might happen to the concrete during placement.

Question 2

True or False: High Performance Concrete relies solely on mixing without further testing.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what is necessary to validate the performance of concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an experiment to test the effectiveness of different superplasticizers on HPC workability. Include your testing methods.

💡 Hint: Consider how each additive would change the fluidity of the concrete.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would you address a situation where HPC tested below the expected compressive strength? Outline steps to investigate and solve.

💡 Hint: Think about the components of your mix and the procedures followed.

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