15.1 - Visual Inspection
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Practice Questions
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What does visual inspection involve?
💡 Hint: Think about what you look for during inspection.
What is the purpose of the slump test?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the concrete when it's left alone.
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What is the purpose of visual inspection in fresh concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about why we assess concrete once it is mixed.
True or False: Bleeding is when water rises to the surface of freshly placed concrete.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of bleeding in concrete.
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A contractor fails to perform a visual inspection before pouring concrete. What potential issues might arise, and how would you address them?
💡 Hint: Think about previous discussions on the signs of poor quality concrete.
Calculate the required number of samples if you are working on a project with an expected total volume of concrete of 50 m3.
💡 Hint: Divide the total volume by the sampling rate.
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