22.12.2 - Carbonation Resistance
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What is carbonation in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the gases that can affect materials.
How do polymers enhance concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what polymers provide to the concrete mix.
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What process leads to corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about the gases and their effects on materials.
True or False: Polymer-Modified Concrete has no impact on carbonation resistance.
💡 Hint: Remember the benefits of polymers in concrete.
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Evaluate a concrete structure that uses standard concrete versus Polymer-Modified Concrete for carbonation resistance. Discuss the long-term implications on safety and maintenance costs.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental conditions and material properties.
Develop a maintenance plan for a structure in a high CO₂ urban area. What role would you assign to carbonation resistance provided by PMC?
💡 Hint: Think about proactive versus reactive maintenance strategies.
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