10 - Durability Specifications in Codes and Standards
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Practice Questions
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What does IS:456 focus on?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors affect the strength and durability of concrete.
Name one ASTM standard related to concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about tests that assess concrete durability.
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What is the primary focus of IS:456?
💡 Hint: Consider what factors maintain a strong concrete structure.
True or False: Low permeability concrete is advantageous for durability.
💡 Hint: Think about how permeability affects resistance to damage.
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Given a concrete structure built in a marine environment, discuss the durability challenges and propose how IS:456 can help address these issues.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific environmental stressors concrete faces in marine locales.
Explore how a project not adhering to ASTM standards could impact the longevity of a concrete structure.
💡 Hint: What risks come from using materials that haven’t been tested to rigorous standards?
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