13.1 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is fresh concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete after it is mixed.
List one factor affecting workability.
💡 Hint: Consider how adding or changing materials affects work.
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What is the definition of fresh concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember what state concrete is in just after mixing.
Segregation in concrete refers to which of the following?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials might drift apart.
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Design a comprehensive plan to test five different concrete mixtures for their workability, incorporating methods like the Slump Test and the Flow Table Test.
💡 Hint: Consider both aggregate types and admixture variations.
How might you adjust a concrete mix if you found that it had low workability during the Slump Test?
💡 Hint: Think about what directly influences how easily concrete can flow.
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