18.1 - Importance
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Practice Questions
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What is hydration control?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when concrete gets too hot.
Name one cooling method for concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider ways to keep the mix temperature down.
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What is the main concern with uncontrolled hydration?
💡 Hint: Think about how heat affects solid materials.
True or False: Supplementary cementitious materials help to reduce heat during hydration.
💡 Hint: Remember their role in the mix.
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Consider a concrete pour on a hot day. Describe the steps you would take to ensure proper hydration control.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects your work environment.
In what ways can the use of hydration control admixtures influence the setting time of concrete?
💡 Hint: Focus on how admixtures interact with the water-to-cement ratio.
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