Practice - Bleeding
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Practice Questions
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What is bleeding in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how water behaves in a solid matrix.
What is laitance?
💡 Hint: What's the condition of the surface when water rises?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a major effect of bleeding in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how the surface interaction impacts strength.
True or False: Increasing the water content always improves the workability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Balance is key in concrete mix design.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a construction project where bleeding was a significant issue. What steps would you recommend to mitigate its effects in future projects?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between material composition and concrete behavior.
Analyze a scenario where excessive bleeding led to structural failure after a few years. What underlying mix design flaws might have contributed to this issue?
💡 Hint: Think about the entire concrete placing process.
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