Practice Acids and Alkalis - 6.3.5 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.3.5 - Acids and Alkalis

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is an acid?

💡 Hint: Think about substances that can corrode or break down materials.

Question 2

Easy

What does high alkalinity affect in concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider what protects steel within concrete.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What do acids do to concrete?

  • Strengthen the matrix
  • Deteriorate the material
  • Have no effect

💡 Hint: Think about corrosive properties.

Question 2

True or False: Alkalis can damage the protective layer around steel.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall interactions between steel and alkaline environments.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with assessing a construction site near an industrial zone. The water source shows a pH of 5.5. As an engineer, how would you approach the problem?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of acidic water on construction.

Question 2

A reinforced concrete structure is showing signs of rapid corrosion. What steps would you take to diagnose the impact of alkalis in the materials used?

💡 Hint: Look for the connection between alkaline levels and the observed damage on the structure.

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