4.7 - Mineral Admixtures (Supplementary Cementitious Materials - SCMs)
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Practice Questions
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What are SCMs?
💡 Hint: Think about materials added to cement.
Give an example of a mineral admixture.
💡 Hint: Which materials improve concrete?
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What is the main benefit of using fly ash in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties that make concrete last.
True or False: Silica fume decreases the permeability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about why we want dense concrete.
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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.
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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