Practice - Durability Enhancing Materials and Techniques
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Practice Questions
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What is fly ash and how does it enhance concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what byproducts of burning might still aid in construction.
Name a benefit of using silica fume in concrete.
💡 Hint: What about the size of the particles makes it effective?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does fly ash do for concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember that waste can sometimes make a product stronger!
True or False: Silica fume only works well when mixed with water.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of silica fume itself.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a concrete mixture for a coastal environment using the materials discussed. Justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific challenges faced by coastal environments.
Assess a historical concrete failure case. Identify how mineral and chemical admixtures could have helped mitigate the problem.
💡 Hint: Think about historical cases where moisture was a primary concern.
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