10 Questions
What is the name of the compound formed within 24 hours of adding water to cement?
Tri-Calcium Aluminate
What is the significance of the hydration reaction in Portland cement?
It strengthens the concrete over time
What is the primary function of C4AF in Portland cement?
All of the above
What is the result of the hydration reaction between cement and water?
Formation of hydration products
What is the role of water in the hydration process of Portland cement?
It triggers the hydration reaction
What are the two primary compounds formed during the hydration of Portland cement?
C3A and C4AF
What is the significance of Tri-Calcium Aluminate (C3A) in Portland cement?
It contributes to the early setting of cement
What is the effect of C4AF on the strength of cement?
It increases the strength of cement over time
What is the result of the hydration reaction on the workability of concrete?
It decreases the workability of concrete
What determines the proportions of C3A and C4AF in Portland cement?
All of the above
Test your knowledge on the properties and uses of bricks and masonry blocks, including their durability, strength, and applications in construction. Evaluate your understanding of laboratory tests and field properties of these fundamental building materials.
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