Practice Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) - 2.3.4 | 24. Lightweight Concrete (LWC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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2.3.4 - Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs)

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does SCM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what is added to cement to improve its properties.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of SCM.

💡 Hint: Remember the examples we discussed in class.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main benefit of using SCMs in concrete?

  • Increase weight of concrete
  • Reduce CO2 emissions
  • Make concrete more brittle

💡 Hint: Think about environmental impacts.

Question 2

True or False: Fly ash improves the workability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the properties discussed in class regarding concrete mixes.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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?

Challenge and get performance evaluation