1.1 - High Strength
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Practice Questions
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What is the typical compressive strength of High Performance Concrete at 28 days?
💡 Hint: Think of concrete grades.
Name one characteristic that differentiates HPC from conventional concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the longevity of the material.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary characteristic that defines High Performance Concrete?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the name of the concrete type.
True or False: HPC is designed to have a single compressive strength threshold.
💡 Hint: Consider the definition provided.
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Challenge Problems
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Given that HPC can exceed 100 MPa in compressive strength, how would you calculate the volume of concrete needed for a column design that supports a load of 1,000 kN? Assume specific weight of concrete is 24 kN/m³.
💡 Hint: Use the load formula, dividing by density to find volume.
Compare and contrast the costs and benefits of using HPC in skyscrapers versus traditional concrete. What are the long-term considerations?
💡 Hint: Think about lifecycle costs, not just immediate expenses.
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