Materials and Concrete Technology (CON3312)

Tutorial 1

Q.1 State the definition of ‘cement’ according to BS EN 197-1

Q.2 The chemical reaction taken place between cement and water which causes cement
setting is termed:

Q.3 What are the disadvantages in terms of construction if the setting times of the cement
are beyond the specified limits.

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Q.4 Explain the functions of aggregates in concrete.

Q.5 State the names of workability tests of fresh concrete.

Q.6 State the factors affecting the strength of concrete.

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Q.7 Explain the pros and cons of using crushed rock aggregates and natural aggregates in
producing concrete

Q.8 Explain the causes of plastic shrinkage and plastic shrinkage cracks in concrete.

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Q.9 Beside loads, which factors also cause dimensional changes of hardened concrete.

Q.10 Explain the disadvantages of drying shrinkage in hardened concrete and suggest ways
to produce lower drying shrinkage concrete.

Q.11 Give suggestions to prevent concrete creep when planning to build a large span
structure.

Creep of Tsing Yi Bridge

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