4.7.8 - Hydrophobic Cement
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Practice Questions
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What do we mean by hydrophobic in relation to cement?
💡 Hint: Think about water and its interaction with materials.
Name one additive used in hydrophobic cement.
💡 Hint: What would help repel water?
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What does hydrophobic mean?
💡 Hint: Think about water interactions.
True or False: Hydrophobic cement is ideal for long-term storage.
💡 Hint: Consider cement storage conditions.
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Design a hypothetical experiment to compare the moisture absorption rates of regular cement versus hydrophobic cement.
💡 Hint: Focus on the importance of controlled variables.
Assess the potential economic impact of using hydrophobic cement in a region with high rainfall compared to traditional cement.
💡 Hint: Think about maintenance costs under different conditions.
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