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Challenges in High Performance Concrete

8 - Challenges in High Performance Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is one reason HPC has a higher initial cost?

💡 Hint: Think about the materials used in HPC.

Question 2 Easy

Why is quality control important in HPC?

💡 Hint: Consider what could happen if quality isn't monitored.

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Question 1

What is a major disadvantage of High Performance Concrete?

Lower strength
Higher initial cost
Faster setting time

💡 Hint: Consider the cost involved in using advanced materials.

Question 2

True or False: High Performance Concrete does not require any special mix design considerations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what makes HPC distinct from traditional concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a detailed project plan outlining how to mitigate the risks associated with temperature sensitivity in an HPC structure.

💡 Hint: Think about the life cycle of the concrete from mixing to curing.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how the higher cost of HPC can be justified in a long-term construction project.

💡 Hint: Focus on overall lifetime value rather than just initial costs.

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