Practice Bond with Old Concrete - 22.13.1 | 22. Special Concrete and Concreting Methods – Polymer-Modified Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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Bond with Old Concrete

22.13.1 - Bond with Old Concrete

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Question 1 Easy

What is bond strength?

💡 Hint: Think about how well two materials stick together.

Question 2 Easy

Why is surface preparation important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a surface is too smooth.

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Question 1

What is the tensile bond strength of latex-modified concrete according to the section?

< 1 MPa
> 1.5 MPa
> 2 MPa

💡 Hint: Think about what bond strength is necessary for effective overlays.

Question 2

True or False: Proper surface preparation has no impact on the bond strength.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember what happens if a surface is too smooth.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A new concrete overlay has failed after a few months. Identify potential reasons and suggest preventive measures.

💡 Hint: Consider both preparation and environmental factors.

Challenge 2 Hard

Describe a comprehensive testing procedure to evaluate the bond strength of PMC on old concrete substrates.

💡 Hint: Think about standard practices in concrete testing laboratories.

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