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    Concrete Study Guide

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    This document is a study guide for concrete with questions about the material. It covers topics like the components of concrete, how it cures, ways to add strength, and common reinforcing materials. The guide asks about concrete's properties, production, uses, and environmental impacts. It aims to help students learn the basics about concrete and prepare for a test on the subject.

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    Concrete Study Guide

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    This document is a study guide for concrete with questions about the material. It covers topics like the components of concrete, how it cures, ways to add strength, and common reinforcing materials. The guide asks about concrete's properties, production, uses, and environmental impacts. It aims to help students learn the basics about concrete and prepare for a test on the subject.

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    This document is a study guide for concrete with questions about the material. It covers topics like the components of concrete, how it cures, ways to add strength, and common reinforcing materials. The guide asks about concrete's properties, production, uses, and environmental impacts. It aims to help students learn the basics about concrete and prepare for a test on the subject.

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    This document is a study guide for concrete with questions about the material. It covers topics like the components of concrete, how it cures, ways to add strength, and common reinforcing materials. The guide asks about concrete's properties, production, uses, and environmental impacts. It aims to help students learn the basics about concrete and prepare for a test on the subject.

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    Concrete Study Guide

    Name:_____________________ Date:________

    1. What is the easiest way to add strength to concrete?

    2. How long does concrete need to cure in order to reach 90% strength?

    . What is the di!!erence "etween cement and concrete?

    #. Who $ioneered the use o! hydraulic lime in concrete?

    %. What is the $ur$ose o! rein!orcement o! concrete?

    &. What are some materials with which concrete is commonly rein!orced?

    '. How is the wor(a"ility o! concrete measured?

    ). *+$lain the im$ortance o! curing concrete.

    9. What are the three main com$onents o! concrete? 1. 2. .

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    10. 5ist !i6e uses !or concrete. 1. 2. . #. %.

    11. What are some recycled materials commonly used in concrete?

    12. What are some !amous structures made !rom concrete?

    1 . Why is the use o! recycled materials in concrete gaining $o$ularity?

    1#. How recently was the use o! additi6es in concrete !irst $racticed?

    1%. 4ortland cement is a "asic ingredient in what three construction materials?

    1&. Where did 4ortland cement get its name?

    1'. How is 4ortland cement made?

    1). 7n what situations might one desire !ree !lowing concrete with a high slum$?

    19. -he "ul( o! a concrete mi+ture is made u$ o! _______________.

    20. What are the main su"stances used !or concrete aggregates?
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    21. Why would one want decorati6e stones or crushed glass used as aggregate?

    22. 7s concrete stronger under com$ression or tensile $ressure?

    2 . 7n addition to mechanical strength8 what are two other $ro$erties o! cured concrete?

    2#. Why is it im$ortant !or a mi+ture to "e uni!orm?

    2%. What ma(es High3*nergy 9i+ed concrete di!!erent !rom other ty$es o! concrete?

    2&. What are some !actors that a!!ect the wor(a"ility o! concrete?

    2'. Why is it im$ortant to select the $ro$er aggregate !or concrete?

    2). How can the early strength o! concrete "e increased?

    29. -he chemical $rocess that occurs when concrete is mi+ed with water is (nown as ______________. 0. Why was the tensile strength o! ancient concrete lower than its modern counter$art?

    1. Name three o! the en6ironmental im$acts o! concrete $roduction. 1. 2. . 2. What measures do you thin( we could ta(e to minimi:e the im$act that concrete $roduction has on the en6ironment? *+$lain.

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