Practice Sea Water - 6.6.4 | 6. Water – Requirements and Impurities | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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6.6.4 - Sea Water

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of water is unsuitable for reinforced concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about water sources that might contain salt.

Question 2

Easy

Name one risk of using sea water in concrete.

💡 Hint: What happens when metal is exposed to certain elements?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Why is sea water largely unsuitable for reinforced concrete?

  • High salt content
  • Low availability
  • Inflammatory reaction
  • None of the above

💡 Hint: Think about the chemical composition of seawater.

Question 2

Is it permissible to use sea water for plain concrete?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the conditions under which resources can be accepted.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a case study where seawater was approved for mixing concrete in a coastal building, devise a plan that addresses potential corrosion issues that may arise after 10 years.

💡 Hint: Think about both structural design and ongoing maintenance considerations.

Question 2

Analyze the potential lifespan of infrastructure built using sea water. What alternative methods could prolong the material's effectiveness?

💡 Hint: Envision lifesaving steps to extend the usage of vital structures.

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