You are an engineer in charge of mixing concrete in an undeveloped areawhere no potable water is available for mixing concrete. A source of water isavailable that has some impurities. What tests would you run to evaluate thesuitability of this water for concrete mixing? What criteria would you use?

Q: b-What is the range value of compressive strength for normal concrete 7 days and 28 days? 7-What is…

A: Note:- As there are 5 questions asked but as per guidelines we are allowed to answer only one…

Q: Vhich admixture would you use in each case during mixing or at the job site? a. More time is…

A: The various admixtures required for given conditions are mentioned in the following step.

Q: Suppose you are assigned as a material engineer for a construction of a dam that requires…

A: In the construction of dam, we will generally use a kind of cement which will generate less heat…

Q: As an engineer would you recommend the use of Fly ash instead of Portland cement, explain what…

A: Fly ash is an alternative for cement to reduce its use in the concrete mix. Cement manufacturing…

Q: What type of concrete additives (two additives each) would you suggest for casting (a) the same…

A: a) To accelerate the rate of strength of concrete production or to decrease concrete curing…

Q: 4- List and explain methods of manufacturing of ready mixed concrete.

A: Here multiple questions are asked. As per guidelines, the first question has been answered. If you…

Q: Suppose you are assigned as a material engineer for a construction of a dam that requires…

A: In the construction of dam, we will generally use a kind of cement which will generate less heat…

Q: Calculate the density and the yield of cement slurry produced. ii. What is the volume of water in…

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Q: The following table represents a concrete mixture that has not been completely proportioned. The…

A: The water to cement ratio compares how much water versus cement is used in a concrete mix. A low…

Q: You are an engineer in charge of mixing concrete in an undeveloped area where no potable water is…

A: We need to determine the tests required to be done to check suitability of water source for concrete…

Pricing Concrete Work

The concrete work in a project usually holds a high-end cost in terms of cost and value of the work. It becomes an important step in calculating the cost associated with concrete while preparing the project scale. The cost of making concrete depends on the cost of building materials, mixed materials, labor, and machinery. A concrete contractor builds structures from concrete, usually managing all the steps of the process from assembling ingredients to building a holding structure and preparing the mixture. This person or team oversees the delivery and unloading of goods to ensure that they are done properly. Nowadays, most of the concrete in the United States comes from manufacturers working abroad, usually with branches and plants within the provinces. Contributions can range from pre-mixed concrete to basic ingredients, the consumer company then mixes it. Many American-based concrete companies, however, offer concrete products, such as ballads, bricks, countertop, concrete pipe, and building products, as well as concrete construction and installation materials. This article covers both types of suppliers for this set of building materials.