Practice Water - 2.5 | 13. Characteristics of High Performance Concrete | Concrete Technology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the ideal water-cement ratio range for HPC?

💡 Hint: Think about the strength and durability that low ratios provide.

Question 2

Easy

Why is potable water recommended for concrete mixing?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of impurities on concrete strength.

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Question 1

What is the typical water-cement ratio for high-performance concrete?

  • 0.4 to 0.6
  • 0.25 to 0.35
  • 0.5 to 0.7

💡 Hint: Recall the characteristics of HPC.

Question 2

True or False: Using impure water can improve the strength of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the impact of impurities in construction materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the purity of water used in HPC impacts the long-term integrity of structures. Provide examples.

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of chemical compositions in concrete.

Question 2

Given a concrete mix design that includes 100 kg of cement, calculate the amount of water (in kg) needed if a water-cement ratio of 0.35 is desired.

💡 Hint: Remember to multiply the cement weight by the water-cement ratio.

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