Practice Environmental and Sustainability Considerations - 8 | 24. Lightweight Concrete (LWC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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8 - Environmental and Sustainability Considerations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the carbon footprint associated with high-strength concrete primarily due to?

💡 Hint: Think about what component of concrete contributes most to emissions.

Question 2

Easy

Name one sustainable lightweight aggregate material.

💡 Hint: Consider what can be made from industrial by-products.

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Question 1

What contributes to the high carbon footprint of high-strength concrete?

  • Low water content
  • High cement content
  • Lightweight aggregates

💡 Hint: Consider the ingredients that directly influence emissions.

Question 2

True or False: Using recycled concrete aggregate can promote a circular economy.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the principles of recycling.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate a proposed concrete mix that uses 90% ordinary Portland cement and 10% fly ash for its carbon footprint. How does this mix impact sustainability?

💡 Hint: Consider how substituting some cement with ash affects emissions.

Question 2

Design a sustainable water usage plan for a new concrete plant. What strategies would you implement to ensure water conservation?

💡 Hint: Think about how to minimize water consumption without compromising quality.

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