Practice Measures to Minimize Effects - 16.3 | 8. Workability of Fresh Concrete | Concrete Technology
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16.3 - Measures to Minimize Effects

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is loss of workability?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete if not properly taken care of.

Question 2

Easy

Name a method to prevent cold joints.

💡 Hint: Consider time management during concrete operations.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What causes loss of workability in concrete?

  • Excess water
  • Delay in mixing and placing
  • Too much aggregate

💡 Hint: Think about the process of concrete setting.

Question 2

True or False: Cold joints form when new concrete is placed too soon after the initial setting.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What does delayed placement lead to?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

How would you design a concrete mixing and placement timetable to prevent cold joints in a large construction project?

💡 Hint: Consider how logistics influence concrete quality.

Question 2

Discuss how varying temperatures might affect the need for retarding admixtures in different climates.

💡 Hint: Think about seasonal changes and their impact on concrete handling.

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