Practice Minor Constituents in Cement - 4.1.2 | 4. Cement – Chemical Composition, Hydration, and Physical Tests | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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4.1.2 - Minor Constituents in Cement

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Question 1

Easy

What is the maximum allowable percentage of magnesium oxide in cement?

💡 Hint: Think about expansion.

Question 2

Easy

What does excessive sulfur trioxide in cement lead to?

💡 Hint: Consider its effect on setting time.

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Question 1

What is the maximum allowable percentage of magnesium oxide in cement?

  • 3%
  • 5%
  • 7%

💡 Hint: Think about the impact on structural integrity.

Question 2

True or False: Excessive levels of sulfur trioxide can help in achieving sound cement.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of setting times.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a cement mix for a coastal structure that minimizes risks from alkali-silica reactions. Include your rationale for material choices.

💡 Hint: Think of materials that resist absorption.

Question 2

Evaluate the long-term effects of using cement with excess SO₃ in harsh environments.

💡 Hint: Consider the environmental conditions influencing cement performance.

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