11 - Case Studies of HPC Applications
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Practice Questions
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What is HPC?
💡 Hint: Recall the properties that differentiate HPC from traditional concrete.
Name one advantage of using HPC in construction.
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental challenges faced in coastal areas.
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What is the primary benefit of using HPC in the Petronas Towers?
💡 Hint: Think about the demands placed on buildings as they increase in height.
True or False: HPC is only used in high-rise buildings.
💡 Hint: Consider other applications where durability is crucial.
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Evaluate the necessity of specific admixtures such as PCE in HPC applications - what happens if they are omitted?
💡 Hint: Consider why admixtures are important in altering properties of concrete.
Critically assess the future potential of HPC in sustainable construction methods.
💡 Hint: Think about how reduced maintenance impacts long-term environmental costs.
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