Practice Recent Advances and Research Trends - 21.9 | 21. Special Concrete and Concreting Methods – Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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21.9 - Recent Advances and Research Trends

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does ECC stand for?

💡 Hint: Remember it relates to bendable concrete.

Question 2 Easy

Name one advantage of hybrid fiber systems.

💡 Hint: Think about combining strengths.

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Question 1

What is the main characteristic of Engineered Cementitious Composites?

High compressive strength
Bendable nature
Low weight

💡 Hint: Consider the word 'bend' in its name.

Question 2

True or False: Hybrid Fiber Systems only use steel fibers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the word 'hybrid'.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the long-term benefits of using ECC in seismic zones compared to traditional concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider how materials behave under stress.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a design challenge for integrating 3D printed FRC in sustainable construction.

💡 Hint: Think about eco-friendly methods in construction.

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