12.2 - Lower Carbon Footprint
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Practice Questions
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What is a key characteristic of High Performance Concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about durability.
What is fly ash used for in HPC?
💡 Hint: Remember it replaces part of the cement.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What role do Supplementary Cementitious Materials play in reducing carbon footprint?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that improve performance and reduce cement usage.
True or False: HPC typically requires more water than conventional concrete.
💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of HPC.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a new sustainable mix design for a high-performance structure, incorporating at least two SCMs, and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Focus on the strengths and sustainability of each SCM.
Evaluate the impact of higher strength HPC in bridge applications on maintenance and lifecycle costs compared to traditional concrete.
💡 Hint: Connect strength to long-term benefits.
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