2.4 - Balancing Water to Cement Ratio
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Practice Questions
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What is the ideal water-cement ratio for strong concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about strength versus porosity.
What role does curing play in concrete?
💡 Hint: It's all about keeping the water in.
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What is the maximum depth of an acceptable footprint for machine floating?
💡 Hint: Remember the different requirements for machine vs. hand floating.
True or False: Curing is not necessary if the water-cement ratio is low.
💡 Hint: Think about the hydration process.
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If a concrete mix has a water-cement ratio of 0.4 and another has a ratio of 0.3, which mix would theoretically have higher strength? Explain why.
💡 Hint: Consider how excess water influences porosity and strength.
Discuss how an inadequate curing process could affect the long-term performance of high strength concrete mixes.
💡 Hint: Think about the hydration process and its dependence on moisture.
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