Practice - Cold Joints
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Practice Questions
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What is a cold joint?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between freshly poured concrete and already set concrete.
List two consequences of cold joints.
💡 Hint: Consider the integrity of connections between concrete layers.
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What happens when a cold joint occurs?
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of combining set and unset concrete.
True or False: Retarding admixtures accelerate the setting time of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of admixtures in concrete setting.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction team is pouring concrete for a large foundation slab. Due to delays, the initial pour sets before the second pour can be made, resulting in a cold joint. Discuss the structural implications of this circumstance and suggest four preventative measures the team could implement.
💡 Hint: Think about both timing and material choices.
Evaluate the effectiveness of using retarding admixtures under different temperature conditions. How may temperature affect the setting time and the choice of these admixtures?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature influences chemical reactions.
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