Practice - Types of Admixtures
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Practice Questions
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What is an admixture?
💡 Hint: Think about what is mixed with concrete besides water and aggregates.
Name one type of admixture.
💡 Hint: Remember the list we discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a plasticizer do in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how they function in mixing.
True or False: Retarders speed up the setting time of concrete.
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of retarders discussed in class.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with preparing a large concrete structure in a hot climate. Which admixtures would you consider using and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the challenges posed by high temperatures.
Analyze the implications of using too much air-entraining agent in a mix. What effects might this have on the concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance needed in concrete properties.
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