3.2 - Initial and Final Setting Times
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Define initial setting time in concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about when concrete begins to harden.
What is the final setting time?
💡 Hint: Consider when the concrete can hold weight.
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What marks the initial setting time of concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the point of transition in the material's state.
True or False: A higher temperature always extends the setting time of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the effect of heat on material processes.
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A construction team is using a rapid hardening cement at 35°C. Predict how the initial and final setting times will differ compared to ordinary Portland cement at 20°C.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature and cement type alter time.
Develop a hypothetical schedule for pouring concrete in hot weather, taking into account initial and final setting times. Include key factors from our discussion.
💡 Hint: Think about managing environmental factors effectively.
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