12.3 - Material Efficiency
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Practice Questions
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Define material efficiency in high performance concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about how we can do more with less.
Name one supplementary cementitious material.
💡 Hint: It helps improve concrete properties.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does material efficiency in concrete refer to?
💡 Hint: It involves doing more with less.
True or False: Supplementary cementitious materials increase the amount of cement used in concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about what 'supplementary' means.
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Challenge Problems
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If a typical concrete mix uses 400 kg of cement per cubic meter, calculate the reduction in cement use if 30% of the cement is replaced with fly ash. Specify environmental impacts.
💡 Hint: Consider the overall benefits of reducing cement quantity.
Compare two designs of a bridge, one using conventional concrete and the other using HPC. Discuss how material efficiency affects the environmental footprint and longevity of each design.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the sustainability of each construction method in terms of materials used.
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