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

3.2 - Carbonation Front

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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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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 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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