3.5 - Testing Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is durability in the context of concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about longevity in materials.
Name one standard test for evaluating freeze-thaw resistance.
💡 Hint: It involves cycles of freezing and thawing.
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What is the main focus of ASTM C666 testing method?
💡 Hint: Think of weather conditions.
True or False: Sulphate attack can lead to the expansion and cracking of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider what sulphates do.
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Design a testing strategy for a concrete structure located in a cold, marine environment. Discuss the types of tests to be conducted and their significance.
💡 Hint: Integrate environmental factors and material properties.
Analyze the long-term effects of neglecting sulphate attack tests in concrete structures located on sulphate-bearing soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between environment and material failure.
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