Practice Constituents of Concrete for Pavements - 17.3 | 17. Design of Concrete Mix for Pavements | Pavement Materials
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17.3 - Constituents of Concrete for Pavements

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary binding agent in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about what holds concrete together.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of fine aggregate.

💡 Hint: It’s often found in construction areas.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of using admixtures in concrete?

  • To increase strength
  • To modify properties
  • Both A and B

💡 Hint: Think about why we might want to change concrete's behavior.

Question 2

True or False: Water used in concrete should have a pH below 6.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the acceptable range for water.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A contractor needs to prepare concrete for a pavement design involving 400 kg of cement with a required water-cement ratio of 0.5. Calculate the total amount of water needed.

💡 Hint: Use the water-cement ratio formula.

Question 2

Discuss the effects of using contaminated water for mixing concrete and propose a method to ensure water quality.

💡 Hint: Think about purification methods.

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