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What is a characteristic of high alumina cement?
What is a characteristic of high alumina cement?
- It is very reactive and produces high early strength (correct)
- It is not suitable for mass concrete
- It is not reactive
- It produces low early strength
Why do different types of cement have different strengths?
Why do different types of cement have different strengths?
- Due to differences in environmental conditions
- Due to differences in manufacturing processes
- Due to differences in suitability for construction purposes (correct)
- Due to differences in temperature
What is the purpose of using a type of cement that hardens quickly?
What is the purpose of using a type of cement that hardens quickly?
- For mass concrete construction
- For construction that requires a short construction time (correct)
- For construction in hot temperatures
- For construction in cold temperatures
What is mass concrete?
What is mass concrete?
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Why is field testing of cement sufficient for minor works?
Why is field testing of cement sufficient for minor works?
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What is the first step in field testing of cement?
What is the first step in field testing of cement?
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What should you look for when you open the cement bag during field testing?
What should you look for when you open the cement bag during field testing?
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What should you do with your hand in the cement bag during field testing?
What should you do with your hand in the cement bag during field testing?
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What should you feel when you take a pinch of cement during field testing?
What should you feel when you take a pinch of cement during field testing?
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Why is it important to test the cement?
Why is it important to test the cement?
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