Practice - Constituents of Concrete for Pavements
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary binding agent in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what holds concrete together.
Name one type of fine aggregate.
💡 Hint: It’s often found in construction areas.
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What is the main purpose of using admixtures in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about why we might want to change concrete's behavior.
True or False: Water used in concrete should have a pH below 6.
💡 Hint: Remember the acceptable range for water.
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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.
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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