3.2 - Excellent Compressive Strength
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Practice Questions
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What is compressive strength?
💡 Hint: Think about how much load concrete can bear.
What is the typical compressive strength range of Ordinary Portland Cement concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the values mentioned in class.
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What is the primary measure of a material's ability to withstand compressive loads?
💡 Hint: Think about which term relates to 'compression'.
True or False: High-strength concrete can achieve compressive strengths above 100 MPa.
💡 Hint: Recall the numbers mentioned in class.
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Challenge Problems
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A new construction project needs a foundation with a compressive strength of at least 30 MPa. If the current mix design yields a strength of 25 MPa, what could you suggest to enhance the strength, considering admixtures?
💡 Hint: Consider industry practices for mix adjustments.
Describe an experiment to test the compressive strength of your concrete sample and how you would analyze the results.
💡 Hint: Recall the testing standards we discussed in the previous class.
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