Physical Tests of Cement for Construction
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What should be done after filling the mold with mortar?

  • Pour more mortar into the mold
  • Wipe the table top clean
  • Skip tamping and move to the next step
  • Tamp as specified for the first layer (correct)
  • When should the mold be lifted away from the mortar?

  • 1 min after completing the mixing operation (correct)
  • After the mortar has dried completely
  • After 10 minutes of completing the mixing operation
  • Immediately after filling the mold
  • How many times should the table be dropped after filling the mold?

  • 10 times in 6 s (correct)
  • 5 times in 3 s
  • 8 times in 5 s
  • 15 times in 10 s
  • How many layers should the mortar be placed into the 400 mL measure?

    <p>Three equal layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times should each layer be tamped around the inner surface of the 400 mL measure?

    <p>20 times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done with the final layer of mortar in the 400 mL measure?

    <p>Overfill approximately 20 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many passes over the entire surface should be made with a straightedge to cut off excess mortar in the 400 mL measure?

    <p>Two passes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should tapping around the sides of the 400 mL measure be done?

    <p>'After filling and tamping in three layers'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is to be done after completing pouring and tamping mortar in three equal layers into the 400 mL measure?

    <p>Tap lightly on five different points around the outside of the measure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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