Practice - Effects on Concrete - 6.6.3
Enroll to start learning
You’ve not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take practice test.
Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions
What is the primary effect of fly ash in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider how materials can enhance mixing.
What does silica fume primarily increase in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about strength attributes.
4 more questions available
Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What effect does fly ash have on concrete workability?
💡 Hint: Think about how finer particles behave during mixing.
Silica fume is classified as what type of material?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of pozzolans.
2 more questions available
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with advanced challenges
A contractor is using a mix with high fly ash content. How should they adjust for early strength loss in competitive schedules?
💡 Hint: Consider the interactions of materials that impact strength.
Discuss how using a combination of mineral admixtures could improve a concrete mix destined for a marine environment.
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental conditions that could challenge concrete durability.
Get performance evaluation
Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.