4.5 - Deterioration Mechanisms in Cement-Based Materials
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What is sulfate attack?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete when it interacts with sulfates.
Name one preventive measure for AAR.
💡 Hint: What type of aggregates might be combined with this?
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What is a major consequence of sulfate attack?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete when it swells.
Is carbonation harmful to steel reinforcement in concrete?
💡 Hint: Recall the chemical changes that impact the steel.
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Analyze a case where an old bridge is experiencing severe cracking. Discuss the potential deterioration mechanisms affecting it and recommend a course of action.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental exposure of the bridge as a major factor.
Evaluate the long-term risks of using high-alkali cement in areas prone to high-reactive aggregates and suggest an alternative material choice.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how cement composition directly affects its response to the aggregates used.
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