Practice Coastal Bridge (chloride Attack) (13.1) - Durability of Construction Materials
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Coastal Bridge (Chloride Attack)

Practice - Coastal Bridge (Chloride Attack)

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Question 1 Easy

What is chloride attack?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when saltwater meets concrete.

Question 2 Easy

What is measured by ASTM C1202?

💡 Hint: Consider how we quantify how easily water or salts move through concrete.

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Question 1

What is the main cause of chloride attack in coastal bridges?

Poor design
High-quality concrete
Excessive cover depth

💡 Hint: Consider how strong the barriers are between salt and steel.

Question 2

True or False: ASTM C1202 measures the charge passed to determine the chloride permeability risk.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall how we discussed measuring concrete properties.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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