11.2 - Self-Healing Admixtures
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Practice Questions
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What are self-healing admixtures?
💡 Hint: Think about how they help with cracks.
Name one type of healing agent in self-healing admixtures.
💡 Hint: Consider what materials might activate in cracks.
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What do self-healing admixtures primarily do?
💡 Hint: Think about the main purpose of these admixtures.
True or False: Encapsulated bacteria become active only after the concrete has cracked.
💡 Hint: Consider the activation process of the bacteria.
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Analyze a scenario where a self-healing admixture could prevent significant infrastructure failure. Identify the structure, the cause, and the role of the admixture.
💡 Hint: Identify infrastructure types that experience constant stress.
Design a hypothetical experiment to compare the effectiveness of traditional concrete vs. self-healing concrete in terms of longevity and maintenance requirements.
💡 Hint: Think about experimental design protocols for civil engineering studies.
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