Practice - Coastal Bridge (Chloride Attack)
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Practice Questions
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What is chloride attack?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when saltwater meets concrete.
What is measured by ASTM C1202?
💡 Hint: Consider how we quantify how easily water or salts move through concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main cause of chloride attack in coastal bridges?
💡 Hint: Consider how strong the barriers are between salt and steel.
True or False: ASTM C1202 measures the charge passed to determine the chloride permeability risk.
💡 Hint: Recall how we discussed measuring concrete properties.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a concrete sample with a permeability of 6000 Coulombs, what risk does it pose for a coastal bridge, and what measures could prevent corrosion?
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of corrosion in coastal structures.
Evaluate the role of admixtures in prolonging the lifespan of coastal infrastructure against chloride attack. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how different ingredients alter the outcome in cooking.
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