You are building a structure in Arizona during the summer. You notice that the aggregate stockpile is exposed to the sun and that the material is quite dry. (a) should you be concerned that the dry aggregate “sucks" the mixing water from the fresh concrete? (b) what procedures would you recommend to do avoid problems with the workability of concrete when this dry aggregate is used?

You are building a structure in Arizona during the summer. You notice that the aggregate stockpile is exposed to the sun and that the material is quite dry. (a) should you be concerned that the dry aggregate “sucks" the mixing water from the fresh concrete? (b) what procedures would you recommend to do avoid problems with the workability of concrete when this dry aggregate is used?

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter11: Pricing Concrete Work

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4RQ

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