King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Department of Civil Engineering
CE-303
Term-52
H.W Assignment # 2
Instructor: Dr. Salah Othman Al-Dulaijan
Student Name:
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- Briefly
describe the following tests and how they affect the properties of
concrete:
- Fineness
- Soundness
- Consistency
- Setting
time (compare different types of cement)
- Compressive
strength
- Heat
of hydration (compare different
types of cement)
g. Loss on ignition.
- Describe
the stages for heat evolution in the hydration reaction of cement.
- What
is the difference between density and specific gravity of concrete?
- What
is the maximum allowable limit for chloride for concrete bridges? Is this
limit the same for other reinforced concrete structures, if not why?
- What
is the effect of impurities in mixing waters on concrete performance?
- Is
sea water good to use as mixing water for concrete preparation? Explain
- Explain
why the use of acid waters with pH values less than 3.0 should be avoided
in concrete preparations.
Due date: Monday,
March 13th 2006