Practice Deterioration Mechanisms in Cement-Based Materials - 4.5 | 4. Cement – Chemical Composition, Hydration, and Physical Tests | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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4.5 - Deterioration Mechanisms in Cement-Based Materials

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is sulfate attack?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete when it interacts with sulfates.

Question 2

Easy

Name one preventive measure for AAR.

💡 Hint: What type of aggregates might be combined with this?

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Question 1

What is a major consequence of sulfate attack?

  • Reduction in strength
  • Expansion and cracking
  • Improved durability

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete when it swells.

Question 2

Is carbonation harmful to steel reinforcement in concrete?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the chemical changes that impact the steel.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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