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Which factor mainly provides strength to concrete?
Which factor mainly provides strength to concrete?
- Type of cementing material
- Aggregate (correct)
- Water-cement ratio
- Amount of cementing material
What type of aggregate is preferable for greater bonding and strength in concrete?
What type of aggregate is preferable for greater bonding and strength in concrete?
- Rough and angular aggregate (correct)
- Porous aggregate
- Fine aggregate
- Smooth and rounded aggregate
How does the water-cement ratio affect the strength of concrete?
How does the water-cement ratio affect the strength of concrete?
- Lower ratio increases strength (correct)
- It has no effect on strength
- Higher ratio increases strength
- It decreases the bond between paste and aggregate
Which type of cementing material affects the hydration process and strength of concrete?
Which type of cementing material affects the hydration process and strength of concrete?
What role do chemical admixtures play in reducing the water-cement ratio?
What role do chemical admixtures play in reducing the water-cement ratio?
How do mineral admixtures affect the strength of concrete?
How do mineral admixtures affect the strength of concrete?
What property of concrete is mainly referred to as compressive strength?
What property of concrete is mainly referred to as compressive strength?
Which factor is responsible for compacting the ingredients together in concrete?
Which factor is responsible for compacting the ingredients together in concrete?
What effect does rough and angular aggregate have on concrete's properties?
What effect does rough and angular aggregate have on concrete's properties?
What is the primary factor governing the property of strength in concrete?
What is the primary factor governing the property of strength in concrete?
Study Notes
Heat of Hydration
- Nonlinear temperature distributions occur during concrete setting and hardening due to heat of hydration
- This can lead to tensile stresses, causing cracks in young concrete
Workability of Concrete
- The property of freshly mixed concrete that determines the ease and homogeneity of mixing, placing, consolidating, and finishing
- Workability is important for achieving desired concrete properties
Accelerating Setting Time
- Concrete is initially fluid before cement sets, then progressively hardens
- Accelerating setting time can improve construction efficiency
Water Reduction
- Decreasing the water-to-cement ratio increases the strength of concrete
- Water reduction leads to higher strength, directly related to the amount of water reduced
Chemical Admixtures
- Water-soluble compounds that can improve concrete properties
- Examples include ligno-sulphonates and hydrocarbolic acid salts
Water-Reducing Admixtures (Plasticizers)
- Used to achieve higher strength by decreasing the water-cement ratio at the same workability
- Also used to reduce cement content to lower heat of hydration in mass concrete
- Can increase workability for easier placement in accessible locations
- Typical water reduction: 5-12%
Mixing Concrete
- Concrete must be mixed to blend cement, water, aggregates, and admixtures evenly
- Typically mixed by machine to ensure uniformity
Proportionating and Mixing Concrete
- A well-designed mix produces concrete that is easily placed at the lowest cost
- Concrete is a composite material with properties that change over time
Properties of Fresh Concrete
- Fresh concrete is in a plastic state and can be molded
- Properties of fresh concrete include workability, consistence, and cohesion
- Consistence is the ease with which concrete flows
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Description
Learn about different types of admixtures used in concrete, such as heat of hydration, accelerating setting time, and workability. Understand how these properties affect the setting, hardening, and workability of concrete.
