Practice Properties of Polymer-Modified Concrete - 22.5 | 22. Special Concrete and Concreting Methods – Polymer-Modified Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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22.5 - Properties of Polymer-Modified Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does PMC stand for?

💡 Hint: What kind of concrete incorporates polymers?

Question 2

Easy

Name one property that PMC improves over standard concrete.

💡 Hint: Think about adhesion to surfaces.

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Question 1

What key property of PMC significantly improves in comparison to traditional concrete?

  • Compressive Strength
  • Flexural Strength
  • Water Permeability

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under stress.

Question 2

True or False: PMC has lower water permeability than standard concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of polymers in blocking water pathways.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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