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16.2 - Cold Joints

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a cold joint?

💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between freshly poured concrete and already set concrete.

Question 2

Easy

List two consequences of cold joints.

💡 Hint: Consider the integrity of connections between concrete layers.

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Question 1

What happens when a cold joint occurs?

  • Concrete bonds well
  • Weak interface forms
  • No effect on strength

💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of combining set and unset concrete.

Question 2

True or False: Retarding admixtures accelerate the setting time of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the role of admixtures in concrete setting.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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