Practice Durability Enhancing Measures - 5 | 14. Durability of Construction Materials | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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5 - Durability Enhancing Measures

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the recommended water-to-cement ratio for durable concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how water affects strength.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of mineral admixture used in concrete.

💡 Hint: It's a common by-product from power plants.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is a low water-to-cement ratio's effect on concrete?

  • Increases permeability
  • Strengthens the concrete
  • Makes it difficult to mix

💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'SWAP'.

Question 2

True or False: Coatings applied to concrete surfaces are intended to increase water permeability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the function of waterproofing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a concrete mix for a coastal environment with high sulfate exposure. Justify your material choices.

💡 Hint: Consider both strength and chemical resistance.

Question 2

Evaluate the implications of poor curing on long-term durability in a construction project.

💡 Hint: Think of how plants die without water.

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