Practice Pumping of Fresh Concrete - 13 | 8. Workability of Fresh Concrete | Concrete Technology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of pumping concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete is moved on a construction site.

Question 2

Easy

Define cohesiveness in the context of concrete.

💡 Hint: What helps concrete maintain its structure during transport?

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Question 1

What is the main requirement for concrete to be pumpable?

  • High cohesiveness
  • Low water-cement ratio
  • Large aggregate size

💡 Hint: Think about what keeps the mix from separating during transport.

Question 2

True or False: Angular aggregates improve pumpability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how the shape of aggregates can affect fluid flow.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a concrete mix design with a low water-cement ratio and angular aggregates, what troubleshooting steps would you take to ensure successful pumping?

💡 Hint: How can you adjust the mix to improve pumpability?

Question 2

Analyze the effects of pipeline layout on the success of pumping concrete and propose solutions for minimizing resistance in a typically curved setup.

💡 Hint: What layout might help reduce obstacles during pumping?

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