Practice question
On a hot, windy Mississippi paving day, what is the principal fresh-concrete risk and a standard control?
- The concrete will freeze in the truck; heat the mix above 100°F
- Rapid evaporation can cause plastic-shrinkage cracking; cool the mix, dampen the base, place and finish promptly, and start curing immediately
- Hot weather permanently prevents hydration, so the pour should be cancelled whenever the air is above 70°F
- Wind improves curing, so leave the surface bare as long as possible
Answer: B — Rapid evaporation can cause plastic-shrinkage cracking; cool the mix, dampen the base, place and finish promptly, and start curing immediately
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