8.1 - Cost
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What makes HPC more expensive than traditional concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about specialized additives.
Why is long-term saving a benefit of HPC?
💡 Hint: Consider maintenance aspects.
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Is the initial cost of HPC higher than traditional concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about material quality.
What is one of the main benefits of using HPC?
💡 Hint: Think about the long-term effects of durability.
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You are tasked with building a long-lasting infrastructure project. This project requires a material that minimizes long-term costs and maintenance. Analyze the decision to use HPC versus conventional concrete and support your reasoning with lifecycle cost projections over a 75-year period.
💡 Hint: Use a cost-benefit analysis.
Your client is worried about the cost of HPC and is pushing for conventional concrete to save on initial spending. How would you convince them of the added value HPC brings over time?
💡 Hint: Emphasize the long-term benefits.
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