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Durability Aspects of SCC

15 - Durability Aspects of SCC

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the benefit of lower permeability in SCC?

💡 Hint: Consider how chloride affects steel.

Question 2 Easy

Name one supplementary cementitious material used in SCC.

💡 Hint: Think of materials that enhance concrete durability.

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Question 1

What does lower permeability in SCC help reduce?

Steel corrosion
Surface finish defects
Mixing time

💡 Hint: Think about how moisture interacts with steel.

Question 2

Air-entrainment is crucial for SCC’s resistance to what?

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens during freeze-thaw events.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the effects of varying coarse aggregate volumes in SCC on its performance under carbonation. Discuss implications on durability.

💡 Hint: Consider how mix design influences chemical reactions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a mix for SCC that optimizes freeze-thaw resistance. Which components would you prioritize, and how would they work together?

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of materials that withstand thermal changes.

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