2.1 - Cement
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What type of cement is most commonly used in HPC?
💡 Hint: Think about the name of the cement.
What is the typical compressive strength of OPC at 28 days?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of high performance.
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What is the minimum compressive strength of OPC at 28 days?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes it 'high performance'.
True or False: Blended cements generally do not improve the durability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about how materials work together.
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Given a project requiring concrete with high durability, how would you choose the cement type and what supplementary materials would you add?
💡 Hint: Consider the environment where the concrete will be used.
Propose a mix design using both OPC and a supplementary material while achieving a target compressive strength of 80 MPa.
💡 Hint: Think about how ratios impact the final mix's strength.
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