Practice Test Methods - 5.5 | 16. Durability of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the Water Permeability Test measure?

💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with concrete.

Question 2 Easy

Why is the Rapid Chloride Penetration Test important?

💡 Hint: Consider environments where salts are present.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a high water permeability indicate about concrete's durability?

Better durability
Worse durability
No effect on durability

💡 Hint: Think about exposure to environmental factors.

Question 2

True or False: The Sorptivity Test measures how much air penetrates concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on the type of fluid involved.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using high-permeability concrete in coastal constructions. Predict the long-term effects and the types of maintenance needed.

💡 Hint: Consider environmental challenges faced by coastal structures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a testing plan for a new concrete mix intended for use in a highly saline environment. Which tests would you include and why?

💡 Hint: Think about the properties of concrete that protect against salt.

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