22.12.1 - Chloride Penetration Resistance
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Practice Questions
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What is chloride penetration?
💡 Hint: Think about the elements that affect concrete durability.
How does PMC help with chloride ingress?
💡 Hint: What is the relationship between porosity and water absorption?
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What is the primary benefit of PMC in terms of chloride penetration?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials interact with substances.
True or False: Chloride penetration does not affect the lifespan of reinforced concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of corrosion.
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Critically assess how different environmental conditions (marine vs. inland) affect the choice of polymer used in PMC.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of exposure in these areas.
Design a maintenance schedule for a PMC structure in a coastal area. What factors would you include?
💡 Hint: Think about the impacts of specific environmental conditions on structural integrity.
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