18 - Hydration Control Techniques
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Practice Questions
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What is hydration in the context of concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of water in setting concrete.
Name one method used to control hydration.
💡 Hint: Consider materials added to change hydration rates.
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What is the primary purpose of hydration control techniques?
💡 Hint: Think about the negative effects of uncontrolled hydration.
Hydration control admixtures are used to regulate which of the following?
💡 Hint: What do we avoid by controlling temperature?
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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