Practice Step 2: Selection of Water-Cement Ratio - 17.5.2 | 17. Design of Concrete Mix for Pavements | Pavement Materials
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17.5.2 - Step 2: Selection of Water-Cement Ratio

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the water-cement ratio?

💡 Hint: Think about its importance in concrete.

Question 2

Easy

Why is water-cement ratio important?

💡 Hint: Consider how too much or too little water would impact concrete.

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Question 1

What does the water-cement ratio influence in concrete?

  • Strength
  • Durability
  • Both Strength and Durability

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you change the ratio.

Question 2

True or False: A higher water-cement ratio always results in stronger concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the balance needed in mix designs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the need for a pavement with a target flexural strength of 5 MPa, and circumstances requiring excellent workability due to high temperatures, how would you go about selecting the appropriate water-cement ratio?

💡 Hint: Which tables would help in this scenario?

Question 2

Design a concrete mix by selecting a water-cement ratio for an urban environment that often faces freeze-thaw cycles, ensuring both durability and strength.

💡 Hint: What environmental factors must you keep in mind?

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