Practice - Admixtures
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Practice Questions
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What is an admixture in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about why we might need to improve concrete.
Name one type of admixture.
💡 Hint: Consider the functions they serve.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of water reducers in concrete?
💡 Hint: They allow concrete to flow better.
True or False: Air-entraining agents increase the risk of freeze-thaw damage.
💡 Hint: Think about the protective role of air pockets.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a new project in a region with extreme cold. You are responsible for selecting admixtures to use in the concrete mix. Which admixtures would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental conditions and how they affect concrete.
You're presented with a case where concrete is setting too quickly during a summer project, leading to cracking issues. Identify which admixture can be added to alleviate this problem and provide a rationale.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of retarders.
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