Practice Petronas Towers, Malaysia - 11.1 | 13. Characteristics of High Performance Concrete | Concrete Technology
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11.1 - Petronas Towers, Malaysia

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the compressive strength of the concrete used in the Petronas Towers?

💡 Hint: Think about what number indicates the concrete's strength.

Question 2

Easy

Which admixture improves the pumpability of high-performance concrete?

💡 Hint: This is a type of superplasticizer.

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Question 1

What is the compressive strength of the High Performance Concrete used in the Petronas Towers?

  • 60 MPa
  • 80 MPa
  • 100 MPa

💡 Hint: Recall the strength mentioned often in relation to HPC.

Question 2

True or False: Silica fume helps to improve the workability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the primary roles of silica fume.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Describe how the unique properties of High Performance Concrete contribute to the design and durability of the Petronas Towers. Use specific examples from the construction process.

💡 Hint: Think about both structural and practical aspects.

Question 2

Critically analyze the challenges faced during construction. How would you propose to address issues of thermal cracking in future high-rise projects?

💡 Hint: Identify solutions based on current construction technology.

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