16.3 - Measures to Minimize Effects
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What is loss of workability?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete if not properly taken care of.
Name a method to prevent cold joints.
💡 Hint: Consider time management during concrete operations.
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What causes loss of workability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of concrete setting.
True or False: Cold joints form when new concrete is placed too soon after the initial setting.
💡 Hint: What does delayed placement lead to?
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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.
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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