2.3.4 - Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs)
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Practice Questions
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What does SCM stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what is added to cement to improve its properties.
Name one type of SCM.
💡 Hint: Remember the examples we discussed in class.
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What is the main benefit of using SCMs in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about environmental impacts.
True or False: Fly ash improves the workability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties discussed in class regarding concrete mixes.
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Evaluate the potential environmental impacts of concrete production and how SCMs mitigate these effects.
💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle of concrete and the sources of SCMs.
Design a concrete mix for a high-rise building requiring both high strength and low heat generation during hydration. Specify the type and proportion of SCMs used.
💡 Hint: What properties do you need for the building's environment?
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