2.3 - Chemical and Physical Hydration
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of curing in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about hydration and water!
In simple terms, what does chemical hydration involve?
💡 Hint: What two materials are interacting?
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What does chemical hydration primarily concern?
💡 Hint: Focus on the reactions of materials.
True or False: Curing is only necessary after concrete has dried.
💡 Hint: Think about when water is needed.
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Given a high-strength concrete mix with a water-to-cement ratio of 0.30, explain how and why water should be continuously applied during curing.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of not applying sufficient moisture.
Identify potential problems that could arise from using excessive water in the mixing process and not managing curing effectively.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance between water and strength.
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