7.6.2 - Mineral Admixtures
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What is a mineral admixture?
💡 Hint: Think about what is added to enhance concrete.
Name one benefit of using Fly Ash in concrete.
💡 Hint: It’s a byproduct of coal combustion.
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What is one of the primary functions of mineral admixtures?
💡 Hint: Think about how they affect the mixing process.
True or False: Silica Fume is a natural mineral.
💡 Hint: Consider its production process.
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Given the same batch of concrete, analyze the potential outcomes if only Fly Ash was added compared to adding a combination of Fly Ash and Silica Fume.
💡 Hint: Compare the individual properties of Fly Ash and Silica Fume.
Evaluate the impact of using GGBS in a heavily loaded structural element over a long duration versus using only Portland cement.
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term behavior of concrete under stress.
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