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Acceptance Criteria for Durability Parameters

9 - Acceptance Criteria for Durability Parameters

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the acceptable water-cement ratio for marine environments?

💡 Hint: Consider the exposure conditions.

Question 2 Easy

Why do we need a minimum cement content?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of cement in bonding.

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Question 1

What is the maximum water-cement ratio for marine environments?

0.45
0.55
0.60

💡 Hint: Consider marine exposure conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Admixtures can reduce concrete setting time excessively.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about admixture effects on concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You need to prepare a concrete mix for a seaside project. Discuss the steps you would take to ensure durability, considering the water-cement ratio, cement content, and admixture use.

💡 Hint: Think about the specific environmental conditions in seaside projects.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of using a high water-cement ratio on concrete placed in a sulfate environment. What measures would you recommend to mitigate these effects?

💡 Hint: Consider strategies to improve the concrete mix's resilience.

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