21.5 - Testing of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is flexural strength and why is it important?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete performs when force is applied.
Name one test used to measure compressive strength.
💡 Hint: Recall the standard testing methods mentioned.
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What does the Flexural Strength Test calculate?
💡 Hint: Recall what parameters are measured during this specific test.
True or False: The Toughness Index indicates how much damage a material can endure before rupture.
💡 Hint: Think about the energy absorption characteristics related to toughness.
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Design a comprehensive testing protocol for a new fiber type in concrete. Explain how you would prioritize the tests to assess its mechanical performance.
💡 Hint: Prioritize testing based on fundamental mechanical properties first.
If a new type of FRC shows significant improvements in the flexural strength but minimal enhancement in compressive strength, what implications does this have for its practical applications?
💡 Hint: Think about different structural roles that concrete fulfills in construction.
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