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3 - Mineral Admixtures (Supplementary Cementitious Materials – SCMs)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a mineral admixture?

💡 Hint: Think about materials that react with calcium hydroxide.

Question 2

Easy

Name one type of mineral admixture and its source.

💡 Hint: Consider the processes that generate waste materials.

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of using mineral admixtures in concrete?

  • A) Increase heat of hydration
  • B) Improve long-term strength
  • C) Reduce workability

💡 Hint: Think about how these admixtures affect concrete performance.

Question 2

True or False: Fly ash can help reduce the permeability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the properties associated with fly ash.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze a case study where fly ash was used in a road construction project. Discuss the advantages it brought in terms of performance and sustainability.

💡 Hint: Consider the lifecycle and environmental implications of using fly ash.

Question 2

Design a small experiment to compare the performance of concrete with and without silica fume in terms of strength and permeability. Outline your methodology.

💡 Hint: Think about how to establish control and variability in your experiment.

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