1.2 - Factors Affecting Workability
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What is workability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes concrete easier to work with.
Name one factor that can improve workability.
💡 Hint: It involves changing a specific element of the mix.
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What does increasing the water content do to the workability of concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between workability and strength.
True or False: Angular aggregates improve workability.
💡 Hint: Imagine how aggregate shapes interact with each other.
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During a project in hot weather, the concrete mix was found to lose workability quickly. Discuss strategies to maintain workability without compromising strength.
💡 Hint: Think about both temperature control and mix adjustments.
Your construction project requires a concrete mix with high workability to fit into intricate molds. Which admixtures would you choose, and how would you determine the optimal water-cement ratio?
💡 Hint: Consider both the dynamic measure of workability and the physical characteristics of strength.
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