4.1 - Purpose of Consolidation
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What is the main purpose of concrete consolidation?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete strength if air is trapped.
Name one method used for concrete consolidation.
💡 Hint: Consider common tools used in concrete work.
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What is the main goal of concrete consolidation?
💡 Hint: Consider how air affects the structure of concrete.
True or False: High consistency mixtures typically trap more air than stiff mixtures.
💡 Hint: Think about how mix characteristics influence air entrapment.
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Consider a construction site where concrete is consistently trapping air voids. What steps can be taken to modify the consolidation process?
💡 Hint: Look for connections between mix characteristics and consolidation techniques.
Calculate the required distance between vibrator insertions if the vibrator has a radius of action of 30 cm.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the guideline properly for spacing calculations.
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