5.2.3 - Thermal and Chemical Properties
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Practice Questions
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What does thermal expansion refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when things heat up or cool down.
What is the significance of soundness in aggregates?
💡 Hint: Consider extreme weather conditions!
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What is the primary concern with thermal expansion in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature changes affect materials.
True or False: Chemical stability is not a primary concern for aggregates.
💡 Hint: Think about what can happen over time.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a set of aggregates with varying thermal expansion coefficients, calculate the potential cracking risk in a concrete mix intended for temperature-intensive environments.
💡 Hint: Understand the effects of temperature on materials.
Propose a method to find alternative aggregates if tests show high reactivity in a chosen aggregate sample.
💡 Hint: Research what properties make aggregates less reactive.
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