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What factor(s) can affect heat generation in concrete?
What factor(s) can affect heat generation in concrete?
- Only the placing and curing temperatures
- Only the materials used
- Only the water-cementitious material ratio
- Materials used, water-cementitious material ratio, placing and curing temperatures, admixtures used, and volume of cement involved (correct)
Which compounds generate more heat faster in cements with high heat of hydration rates?
Which compounds generate more heat faster in cements with high heat of hydration rates?
- Dicalcium silicate and similar compounds
- Dicalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate
- Tricalcium silicate and dicalcium silicate
- Tricalcium silicate and tricalcium aluminate (correct)
What is the relationship between heat and concrete expansion?
What is the relationship between heat and concrete expansion?
- Heat has no effect on concrete expansion
- Heat causes contraction of the concrete
- Heat causes increased expansion of the concrete (correct)
- Heat causes decreased expansion of the concrete
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Factors Affecting Heat Generation in Concrete
- The heat generation in concrete can be affected by factors such as cement type, water-to-cement ratio, and ambient temperature.
Heat Generation Rates in Cements
- Cements with high heat of hydration rates typically generate more heat faster, particularly those containing high amounts of tricalcium aluminate (C3A) and tricalcium silicate (C3S).
Heat and Concrete Expansion
- As heat is generated in concrete, it can cause the concrete to expand, leading to potential issues such as cracking and structural damage.
- The rate and magnitude of heat generation can significantly impact the extent of concrete expansion.
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