Practice Case Study 3: Cement Plaster with Waterproofing Additives – Coastal Housing Scheme, Kerala - 4.10.3 | 35. Types of Plaster | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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4.10.3 - Case Study 3: Cement Plaster with Waterproofing Additives – Coastal Housing Scheme, Kerala

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What type of plaster was used in the Coastal Housing Scheme?

💡 Hint: Think about the applications of plastering in areas with high moisture.

Question 2

Easy

What issue does capillary action cause in buildings?

💡 Hint: Remember how moisture movement influences building integrity.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What was the main purpose of using waterproofing additives in the Coastal Housing Scheme?

  • To reduce construction time
  • To prevent moisture damage
  • To enhance aesthetics

💡 Hint: Think about the environmental challenges these buildings face.

Question 2

True or False: Efflorescence occurs due to moisture movement in masonry.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how substances react to water over time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a theoretical plastering process for a building in a tropical environment, including materials and techniques that could mitigate moisture problems.

💡 Hint: Think about how moisture affects buildings.

Question 2

Evaluate and propose a post-construction maintenance strategy for coastal buildings using waterproofing technologies.

💡 Hint: Consider the environmental exposure over time.

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