4.1 - Challenges in Marine Environment
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Practice Questions
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What is Chloride Attack?
💡 Hint: Think about how seawater affects steel.
Define Sulphate Attack.
💡 Hint: It's related to groundwater and soil.
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What initiates chloride-induced corrosion?
💡 Hint: Think about where chlorides come from.
True or False: Sulphate attack can only originate from external sources.
💡 Hint: Recall the different types of sulphate attack.
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Challenge Problems
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A coastal bridge has begun to show surface scaling and cracking after five years. Propose a diagnostic approach to determine whether chloride attack is occurring and suggest preventive measures.
💡 Hint: Examine both the environmental factors and the material properties.
A marine platform constructed with standard concrete is experiencing sulphate attack. Discuss how material selection could have mitigated this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about mixing design and environmental compatibility.
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