4.5 - Detection and Prevention
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of corrosion inhibitors?
💡 Hint: Think about how they protect steel in concrete.
Name one method for detecting corrosion in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider methods that measure electric potentials.
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What does the half-cell potential test measure?
💡 Hint: It involves measuring electrical potentials.
True or False: Low permeability concrete is beneficial because it allows more harmful substances to enter.
💡 Hint: Think about permeability as a barrier.
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Evaluate the effectiveness of using epoxy-coated rebars in preventing corrosion compared to traditional rebars. Discuss factors that might influence this effectiveness.
💡 Hint: Consider both protection and potential failures of coatings.
Given that a building has shown signs of surface cracking due to corrosion, design a rehabilitation strategy that incorporates both detection and prevention techniques.
💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle of the building and how to extend it.
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