Practice Permeability of Concrete - 2 | 16. Durability of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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2 - Permeability of Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the definition of permeability in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with surfaces.

Question 2

Easy

Name one mechanism of permeability.

💡 Hint: Consider how water moves through small spaces.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does permeability measure in concrete?

  • Fluid movement
  • Strength
  • Weight

💡 Hint: Consider what it means for materials to allow or resist fluid passage.

Question 2

True or False: A higher water-cement ratio decreases permeability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how the composition of concrete affects its properties.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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