5 - Role of Permeability in Durability
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What is permeability in the context of concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when rainwater soaks into the ground.
Name one way to reduce permeability.
💡 Hint: What do we want to keep low in a concrete mix?
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What does high permeability in concrete allow?
💡 Hint: Consider what high permeability really means.
True or False: Low permeability is desirable in concrete durability.
💡 Hint: Think about the entry of harmful substances into concrete.
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Design a concrete mix for a region with severe freeze-thaw cycles. What considerations should you incorporate to ensure low permeability?
💡 Hint: Consider both the components of the mix and the curing environment.
Evaluate the potential long-term consequences of using high permeability concrete in marine environments. What preventive measures could be taken?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of exposure and how they interact with concrete.
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