Practice Bond Strength with Existing Concrete and Steel - 22.13 | 22. Special Concrete and Concreting Methods – Polymer-Modified Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Bond Strength with Existing Concrete and Steel

22.13 - Bond Strength with Existing Concrete and Steel

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the bond strength that PMC typically achieves with old concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the units of pressure.

Question 2 Easy

Why is surface preparation important for bonding?

💡 Hint: Consider how better surfaces help materials stick together.

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Question 1

What is the bond strength achieved by PMC with old concrete?

Less than 1 MPa
1.5 - 2 MPa
Greater than 1.5 MPa
2.5 MPa

💡 Hint: Consider the performance characteristics of PMC.

Question 2

True or False: Surface preparation does not affect bond strength.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the steps needed before applying concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a real construction project, PMC was applied without proper surface preparation. Analyze the potential consequences of this oversight in terms of bond strength and long-term structural integrity.

💡 Hint: Reflect on consequences and consider the relationship between preparation and performance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using different types of polymers in PMC on bond strength with existing concrete. Discuss potential trade-offs in various applications.

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of material choices in engineering.

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