Practice Testing Methods - 3.5 | 17. Introduction to Durability and Permeability | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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3.5 - Testing Methods

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is durability in the context of concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about longevity in materials.

Question 2 Easy

Name one standard test for evaluating freeze-thaw resistance.

💡 Hint: It involves cycles of freezing and thawing.

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Question 1

What is the main focus of ASTM C666 testing method?

Water Absorption
Freeze-Thaw Resistance
Sulphate Resistance

💡 Hint: Think of weather conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Sulphate attack can lead to the expansion and cracking of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what sulphates do.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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