Practice Field Tests On Concrete (8.2) - Batching of Concrete

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Question 1.
What does the slump test measure?
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Think about how concrete behaves when mixed.
Question 2.
Name one type of slump.
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Recall the categories defined by how the concrete behaves during the test.
3Question 3.
What does the slump test indicate?
- Water content
- Workability
- Aggregate size
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Focus on what workability refers to in concrete.
4Question 4.
True or False: A collapse slump indicates good workability.
- True
- False
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Recall the definitions of each type in the slump test.
Question 5.
A construction site has received a concrete mix, and the slump test shows a shear slump. What steps should the quality control manager take, and what could be the potential implications if this mix is used?
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Consider the importance of mix consistency and what effects not addressing it could cause.
Question 6.
During a project, a team uses the flow table test, and the results suggest excessive spread. How should the team adjust the concrete mix design?
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Think about how all mix components interact to affect flow.

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