Practice Carbonation Front - 3.2 | 16. Durability of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.2 - Carbonation Front

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is carbonation?

💡 Hint: Think about what gas interacts with concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What does phenolphthalein indicate in concrete?

💡 Hint: What color shows alkalinity?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main chemical reaction occurring in carbonation?

  • Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃
  • CaCO₃ + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂
  • CO₂ + H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆

💡 Hint: Focus on the primary ingredients involved in the reaction.

Question 2

Carbonation can lead to which of the following?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of acidity in concrete.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Evaluate how different environmental conditions (high humidity vs. low humidity) affect the carbonation rate of concrete structures placed in marine environments.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between moisture and gas penetration.

Question 2

Propose a project to monitor carbonation development in a new concrete bridge. What methods would you use, and what factors would you consider?

💡 Hint: Think about the tools used to measure carbonation and how environmental factors are controlled.

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