Practice Definition - 3.1 | 13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.1 - Definition

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Question 1 Easy

Define creep in the context of concrete.

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves over time.

Question 2 Easy

What causes creep in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider internal changes in concrete under load.

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Question 1

What is the definition of creep in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves differently over time.

Question 2

True or False: Creep occurs even when no load is applied.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what leads to creep happening.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a concrete bridge experiencing frequent temperature variations. Discuss how these variations might affect the creep behavior over time and what design considerations should be made.

💡 Hint: Think about the interplay of temperature and structural integrity.

Challenge 2 Hard

A specifier demands concrete with minimal creep for a bridge. What mix design alterations could be proposed to meet this requirement?

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of water content and materials used.

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