6.1 - Guidelines
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What is a cold joint?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when new and old concrete meet.
Why is proper compaction important?
💡 Hint: Consider what might happen if air pockets were left in concrete.
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What is one of the main guidelines for placing concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember the recommended dimensions for the layers.
True or False: Cold joints occur when new concrete is placed without following proper guidelines.
💡 Hint: Think about how stopping and starting the pour affects concrete.
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A construction team placed concrete with significant delays due to sudden rain. What are the implications of this decision for the strength of the concrete structure?
💡 Hint: Consider how time and moisture affect concrete's ability to cure.
During a project, a worker dropped concrete from a height of 4 meters into formwork. Analyze the possible effects of this act on the final concrete strength.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the impact changes the mixture.
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