12 - Sustainability and Environmental Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is one way HPC contributes to sustainability?
💡 Hint: Think about the repairs and replacements.
What does SCM stand for?
💡 Hint: These materials help in enhancing the properties of concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is one primary way HPC contributes to sustainability?
💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle of a structure.
True or False: Supplementary cementitious materials increase the carbon footprint of concrete.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the purpose of using SCMs.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate how the integration of SCMs changes project lifecycle costs and environmental impact compared to conventional concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider long-term versus short-term cost assessments.
Propose a construction project using HPC. Identify how you would leverage its properties to meet sustainability goals.
💡 Hint: Focus on the sustainability aspects of your design choices.
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