Practice Causes of Corrosion - 4.3 | 16. Durability of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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4.3 - Causes of Corrosion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define corrosion in the context of concrete.

💡 Hint: Think about how metals react with their environment.

Question 2

Easy

Name one cause of corrosion.

💡 Hint: Remember the processes affecting the protective layer.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What chemical reaction starts the process of carbonation?

  • CO₂ + H₂O → H₂CO₃
  • Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O
  • Fe + O₂ + H₂O → Fe(OH)₂

💡 Hint: Focus on what CO₂ does to calcium hydroxide.

Question 2

True or False: Chloride ions enhance the protective oxide layer on steel.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Do chlorides help or hurt the protection?

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a structure in a coastal area, list five methods to prevent corrosion of reinforcing steel.

💡 Hint: Think of how you would protect the metal from clashing with the environment.

Question 2

Discuss how you would evaluate existing corrosion in a concrete structure.

💡 Hint: Consider both destructive and non-destructive testing.

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