Practice - Permeability in Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is permeability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of the material.
Name one transport mechanism in concrete.
💡 Hint: Recall the types introduced earlier.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the most common effect of high permeability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water and chemicals can enter.
True or False: Lower water-cement ratios increase permeability.
💡 Hint: Consider how water affects concrete structure.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a concrete mix design with a water-cement ratio of 0.6 and predict its permeability performance compared to a mix with 0.4.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how increasing the water component affects porosity.
Evaluate the impact of using fly ash as an admixture on the permeability of concrete, particularly in a coastal environment.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term benefits of pozzolanic materials in masonry.
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