Practice What is Carbonation? - 3.1 | 16. Durability of Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.1 - What is Carbonation?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does carbonation in concrete refer to?

💡 Hint: Think about gas exposure and chemical reactions.

Question 2

Easy

What happens to the pH of concrete during carbonation?

💡 Hint: Consider how acidity affects alkalinity.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary reaction involved in carbonation?

  • CaO + CO₂ → CaCO₃
  • Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O
  • CaCO₃ + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂

💡 Hint: Consider what compounds are created during this reaction.

Question 2

True or False: Carbonation increases the pH of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to alkalinity in chemical reactions.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a concrete structure with varying carbonation depths, devise a maintenance strategy to address potential issues stemming from carbonation.

💡 Hint: Think about how to monitor and mitigate the effects of carbonation.

Question 2

Analyze how environmental changes might influence carbonation rates over decades in a coastal region versus a dry desert area.

💡 Hint: Consider how moisture levels and CO₂ availability affect chemical reactions.

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