2 - Permeability of Concrete
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What is the definition of permeability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with surfaces.
Name one mechanism of permeability.
💡 Hint: Consider how water moves through small spaces.
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What does permeability measure in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means for materials to allow or resist fluid passage.
True or False: A higher water-cement ratio decreases permeability.
💡 Hint: Think about how the composition of concrete affects its properties.
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A concrete sample has a water-cement ratio of 0.65 and shows significant chloride ion penetration during testing. Discuss how this impacts the durability of structures made from this concrete.
💡 Hint: Correlate the water-cement ratio with fluid ingress.
Evaluate the role of curing techniques in controlling the permeability of concrete, providing examples of various methods.
💡 Hint: Think about how moisture retention affects the concrete curing process.
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