Concrete Surface Defects Quiz

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What type of aggregates should range in size to give a more workable mix?

  • Rounded aggregates (correct)
  • Fine aggregates
  • Coarse aggregates
  • Crushed aggregates

Which type of aggregates make concrete stronger but harder to place, work, and compact?

  • Coarse aggregates (correct)
  • Fine aggregates
  • Crushed aggregates
  • Rounded aggregates

What percentage of the concrete mixture do well-graded aggregates generally account for?

  • 40% - 45%
  • 20% - 25%
  • 30% - 35% (correct)
  • 10% - 15%

What is the primary reason to avoid using sea water in concrete mixtures?

<p>It may rust the steel reinforcement (D)</p>
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Which type of admixture improves workability, density, and long-term strength of concrete?

<p>Fly ash, hydrated lime (A)</p>
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What do poorly graded aggregates result in?

<p>Less compact concrete due to air voids (B)</p>
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What is the primary function of water reducers in concrete mixtures?

<p>Reduce the water content without affecting workability (A)</p>
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'Harder to place, work, and compact' refers to which type of aggregates?

<p>'Crushed rock, gravel or screenings' (A)</p>
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Which admixture should be used if you want to speed up the setting process?

<p>Set accelerators/acceleration plasticizers (C)</p>
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Study Notes

Concrete Defects

  • Crazing: fine cracks across the surface, caused by rapid drying conditions and dust
  • Dusting: surface deterioration due to water bleeding, especially during rain and improper curing
  • Rain Damage: surface erosion or small dents caused by rainwater running across the concrete surface
  • Spalling: chipping or breaking of concrete, leaving an elongated cavity, due to poor compaction and external heavy loads
  • Efflorescence: white crystalline deposits on the surface, caused by chemical reactions with salt content in cement
  • Honeycombing: coarse aggregates appearing on the surface, caused by excess bleeding and poor concrete mix
  • Blistering: formation of air-filled or water-filled bubbles, caused by access to water or air entering the concrete

Cracking Concrete

  • Presetting Cracks: cracks that occur before concrete hardens, including:
    • Plastic Settlement Cracks: caused by revibration of concrete in its plastic state
    • Plastic Shrinkage Cracks: caused by hot days or low humidity
    • Formwork Movement Cracks: caused by inadequate formwork strength
    • Thermal Shock Cracks: caused by using warm water
  • Hardened Cracks: little can be done with cracks after hardening, but can be covered or reinforced with structural members
  • Fiber Saturation Point: the point at which cell cavities are empty but cell walls are full of water, approximately 28% moisture content

Wood Performance

  • Wood performance depends on various characteristics, including:
    • Strength
    • Stiffness
    • Hardness
    • Finish Retention
    • Treatability with Preservatives
    • Resistance to:
      • Shrinkage and swelling
      • Checking
      • Decay
      • Color changes
      • Warping
      • Weathering
      • Photodegradation
      • Insect attack

Wood Deterioration

  • Deterioration refers to the loss of ability of a wood product to serve its intended purpose
  • Causes of wood deterioration include:
    • Exposure to light, leading to surface erosion or photodegradation
    • Exposure to moisture and heat cycles
    • Changes in moisture content
    • Attack by insects and decay fungi

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