Practice Excellent Compressive Strength - 3.2 | 3. Advantages of Concrete Over Other Materials | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.2 - Excellent Compressive Strength

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is compressive strength?

💡 Hint: Think about how much load concrete can bear.

Question 2

Easy

What is the typical compressive strength range of Ordinary Portland Cement concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider the values mentioned in class.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary measure of a material's ability to withstand compressive loads?

  • Tensile Strength
  • Compressive Strength
  • Flexural Strength

💡 Hint: Think about which term relates to 'compression'.

Question 2

True or False: High-strength concrete can achieve compressive strengths above 100 MPa.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the numbers mentioned in class.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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