4.1.2 - Minor Constituents in Cement
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What is the maximum allowable percentage of magnesium oxide in cement?
💡 Hint: Think about expansion.
What does excessive sulfur trioxide in cement lead to?
💡 Hint: Consider its effect on setting time.
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What is the maximum allowable percentage of magnesium oxide in cement?
💡 Hint: Think about the impact on structural integrity.
True or False: Excessive levels of sulfur trioxide can help in achieving sound cement.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of setting times.
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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.
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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