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• How can release agent help to separate formwork from concrete?
• How does rain affect the freshly placed concrete?
• What is the difference between release agent, form oils, form releaser, demoulding agent?
• What is the purpose of adding gypsum in cement?
• Some concrete specification requires the testing of compressive strength for both 7 days and 28 days. Why?
• What is the main purpose of chamfers in concrete structures?
• Why is liquid nitrogen added to fresh concrete sometimes instead of ice block/chilled water?
• Why is creep a major concern in balanced cantilever method?
• What is the difference between span-by-span construction and progressive placement?
• In span-by-span construction, which prestress layout is better (i) single-span coupled cable or (ii) two-span overlapped cable?

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