Practice Filtration (6.7.1) - Water – Requirements and Impurities - Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation

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Question 1.
What is filtration?
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Think of its purpose regarding water quality.
Question 2.
Name one type of filter used in construction.
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Consider common methods of purification.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of filtration in construction?
- To add chemicals
- To remove impurities
- To increase water pressure
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Focus on what filtration achieves.
4Question 4.
True or False: Sand filters are the only type of filter used in construction.
- True
- False
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Consider different filtration methods.
Question 5.
Plan a filtration system for a construction site near a river. What methods will you use, and why?
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Consider the conditions of the water source.
Question 6.
Analyze the potential long-term impacts on a structure built with unfiltered water. What deterioration signs might you observe?
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Reflect on how contaminants can influence concrete.

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