Practice Limitations and Challenges - 21.8 | 21. Special Concrete and Concreting Methods – Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What does workability refer to in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how easy or difficult it is to work with concrete.

Question 2

Easy

Why is uniform fiber dispersion important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if fibers are clumped together.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is one major limitation of fiber-reinforced concrete?

  • High workability
  • Reduced workability
  • No cost implications

💡 Hint: Consider how fibers might impact mixing.

Question 2

True or False: Steel fibers in FRC are not susceptible to corrosion.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when steel is exposed to moisture.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked with designing a fiber-reinforced concrete mix for a bridge in a marine environment. Discuss the key considerations you must account for regarding cost, materials, and durability.

💡 Hint: Breakdown factors into categories: cost, fiber type, environmental concerns.

Question 2

How would you approach ensuring uniform fiber distribution in a large-scale concrete pouring project?

💡 Hint: Think about mixing times and techniques that can improve evenness in the mixture.

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