Practice Factors Influencing Carbonation - 3.3 | 16. Durability of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.3 - Factors Influencing Carbonation

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is carbonation in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider what gas might affect concrete.

Question 2

Easy

Which relative humidity range is optimal for carbonation?

💡 Hint: This is a common range that supports chemical reactions.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What chemical reaction occurs during carbonation?

  • Water + CO₂
  • Calcium Hydroxide + CO₂
  • Calcium Carbonate

💡 Hint: Identify the primary components in concrete that react with CO₂.

Question 2

True or False: Higher relative humidity promotes faster carbonation in concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how moisture levels can affect chemical processes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how increasing urbanization and industrial activities might affect carbonation in concrete structures.

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between pollution levels and concrete integrity.

Question 2

Design a concrete mixture with low permeability to enhance carbonation resistance in a coastal region. What factors must be considered?

💡 Hint: Think about the foundational components that contribute to permeability.

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