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12.3 - Material Efficiency

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define material efficiency in high performance concrete.

💡 Hint: Think about how we can do more with less.

Question 2

Easy

Name one supplementary cementitious material.

💡 Hint: It helps improve concrete properties.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does material efficiency in concrete refer to?

  • Using more resources effectively
  • Minimizing waste and optimizing resources
  • Using only cement

💡 Hint: It involves doing more with less.

Question 2

True or False: Supplementary cementitious materials increase the amount of cement used in concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what 'supplementary' means.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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