Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which type of setting expansion occurs regardless of the type of gypsum product?
Which type of setting expansion occurs regardless of the type of gypsum product?
- Hygroscopic setting expansion
- Both normal and hygroscopic setting expansion (correct)
- Normal setting expansion
- Neither normal nor hygroscopic setting expansion
What is the mechanism behind the expansion of gypsum products during setting?
What is the mechanism behind the expansion of gypsum products during setting?
- Entanglement of crystals
- Interception of crystals
- Growth of crystals
- All of the above (correct)
How does the outward growth of crystals during setting expansion affect the gypsum mass?
How does the outward growth of crystals during setting expansion affect the gypsum mass?
- It has no effect on the mass
- It causes expansion of the mass (correct)
- It causes compression of the mass
- It causes contraction of the mass
What is the effect of crystal interception during the growth of gypsum products?
What is the effect of crystal interception during the growth of gypsum products?
What is the purpose of setting expansion in gypsum products?
What is the purpose of setting expansion in gypsum products?
Flashcards
Gypsum setting expansion
Gypsum setting expansion
The expansion of gypsum products during setting, a result of crystal growth.
Mechanism of Expansion
Mechanism of Expansion
The process of crystal growth in gypsum products during setting, causing outward pressure.
Crystal Interception Effect
Crystal Interception Effect
Stress buildup from intersecting growing crystals during gypsum product development.
Setting Expansion Type
Setting Expansion Type
Signup and view all the flashcards
Expansion's Effect on Strength
Expansion's Effect on Strength
Signup and view all the flashcards
