22.5 - Properties of Polymer-Modified Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What does PMC stand for?
💡 Hint: What kind of concrete incorporates polymers?
Name one property that PMC improves over standard concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about adhesion to surfaces.
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What key property of PMC significantly improves in comparison to traditional concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under stress.
True or False: PMC has lower water permeability than standard concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of polymers in blocking water pathways.
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Calculate the expected reduction in water permeability when using PMC compared to normal concrete, assuming the normal concrete permeability is 10^-5 cm/sec and PMC is 10^-7 cm/sec.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for comparing permeability rates.
Discuss how the properties of PMC could influence the design of a bridge in a freeze-thaw climate.
💡 Hint: Consider how environmental factors affect construction material selection.
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