Practice Mineral Admixtures (Supplementary Cementitious Materials - SCMs) - 4.7 | 2. Cement | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are SCMs?

💡 Hint: Think about materials added to cement.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a mineral admixture.

💡 Hint: Which materials improve concrete?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main benefit of using fly ash in concrete?

  • Increases weight
  • Improves long-term strength
  • Slows down hydration

💡 Hint: Consider the properties that make concrete last.

Question 2

True or False: Silica fume decreases the permeability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about why we want dense concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with designing a concrete mix for a large dam. Outline the advantages of using GGBFS and fly ash in your mix considering environmental impacts.

💡 Hint: Think about the structure's size and the environmental responsibilities.

Question 2

Discuss a case where metakaolin would be preferable over other SCMs, considering both cost and performance factors.

💡 Hint: Consider the timing requirements of the construction project.

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