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A vibrator is used carefully around congested reinforcing in a wall lift. The main purpose of consolidation is to accomplish which result?

Correct Answer

C) Remove entrapped air and make concrete flow around reinforcement without segregation

Proper consolidation removes entrapped air and helps concrete fully surround reinforcement and embedded items without causing segregation. Other choices: vibration is not water addition, segregating aggregate is a defect, and curing is still required.

Answer Options
A
Make add water to improve pumpability the answer for consolidation
B
The superintendent should move all aggregate to the bottom of the form
C
Remove entrapped air and make concrete flow around reinforcement without segregation
D
The superintendent should replace the need for curing as though it satisfied the specific consolidation requirement

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Proper consolidation removes entrapped air and helps concrete fully surround reinforcement and embedded items without causing segregation. Other choices: vibration is not water addition, segregating aggregate is a defect, and curing is still required.

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