Practice Hydration Control Techniques - 18 | 8. Workability of Fresh Concrete | Concrete Technology
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18 - Hydration Control Techniques

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is hydration in the context of concrete?

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

Question 2

Easy

Name one method used to control hydration.

💡 Hint: Consider materials added to change hydration rates.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary purpose of hydration control techniques?

  • To enhance workability
  • To prevent excessive heat and cracking
  • To increase strength

💡 Hint: Think about the negative effects of uncontrolled hydration.

Question 2

Hydration control admixtures are used to regulate which of the following?

  • Temperature
  • Curing time
  • Aggregate density

💡 Hint: What do we avoid by controlling temperature?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction project is facing a rise in temperature during a large concrete pour. Propose a detailed plan utilizing hydration control techniques to mitigate risks.

💡 Hint: Think about all the methods of hydration control we discussed.

Question 2

You are tasked with evaluating the success of using supplementary cementitious materials in a concrete mix. What would you consider as indicators of success?

💡 Hint: How do SCMs impact both the immediate and future properties of concrete?

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