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14 - Hot and Cold Weather Concreting – Fresh State Behavior

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one effect of hot weather on fresh concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water in heat.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method to mitigate cold weather effects on concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider ways to keep the mix warm.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Hot weather can cause which of the following issues in fresh concrete?

  • Increased strength
  • Rapid evaporation
  • Slower setting
  • Lower water demand

💡 Hint: Think about changes in water form due to heat.

Question 2

True or False: Accelerators can slow down the setting time of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What do you remember about the effect of these chemicals in colder temperatures?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction crew is preparing to pour a large concrete slab during a heatwave. Outline a comprehensive strategy they could use to ensure successful placement and curing of the concrete.

💡 Hint: What factors can reduce temperature effects?

Question 2

Discuss in detail how the freezing of water within concrete can affect its final properties and describe methods to prevent such freezing.

💡 Hint: Consider both physical and chemical solutions.

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