7.3.7 - Trial Mixes
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of a trial mix?
💡 Hint: Think about validation of lab designs.
Define slump in the context of concrete.
💡 Hint: It involves how the concrete flows or settles.
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What purpose does a trial mix serve in concrete design?
💡 Hint: Focus on the trial mix's role in testing.
True or False: The slump test measures the compressive strength of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about what slump specifically assesses.
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Challenge Problems
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You performed a trial mix and found the concrete to have a slump of only 2 cm, which is too low for your project. Discuss two modifications you can make to the mix to improve workability.
💡 Hint: Think about common ways to adjust for low workability.
After several trial mixes, you notice that your concrete consistently lacks strength compared to your target. Propose a detailed plan to diagnose and remedy this issue.
💡 Hint: Focus on the balance of materials in your mix design.
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