Practice Role of Mineral Admixtures in Green Construction - 10.1 | 5. Chemical and Mineral Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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10.1 - Role of Mineral Admixtures in Green Construction

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are mineral admixtures?

💡 Hint: Think about components added to improve concrete performance.

Question 2

Easy

Name one benefit of using fly ash in concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider its impact on cement content.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary benefit of using mineral admixtures?

  • Increase sand quantity
  • Reduce cement usage
  • Improve color

💡 Hint: Think about the goal of green construction.

Question 2

True or False: Mineral admixtures can help earn LEED certification points.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the connection between materials and certifications.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a concrete mix using 1000 kg of cement, calculate the potential reduction in CO₂ emissions if 30% is replaced with fly ash.

💡 Hint: Use the savings factor and the proportion being replaced.

Question 2

Analyze the impact on strength if 20% of cement is replaced with silica fume in a standard concrete mix.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of silica fume and its characteristics.

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