Practice - Oxygen Permeability Index (OPI)
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Practice Questions
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What does OPI stand for?
💡 Hint: It's related to how oxygen moves through materials.
Name one factor that influences OPI.
💡 Hint: Think about how mixing water affects concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does a high Oxygen Permeability Index (OPI) indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how oxygen affects metal in concrete.
True or False: A low water-cement ratio increases the permeability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between water and pore size.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a concrete mix designed for a coastal environment. If the OPI measured is excessively high, how would you redesign the mix to reduce permeability and increase durability?
💡 Hint: Think about all variables that influence concrete's internal structure.
After assessing a university building, the OPI value indicates risk of corrosion. What steps would you recommend to mitigate these risks in future designs?
💡 Hint: Look at every aspect from material selection to design practices.
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