Practice Silica Fume (Microsilica) - 3.1.2 | 5. Chemical and Mineral Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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3.1.2 - Silica Fume (Microsilica)

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Question 1

Easy

What is silica fume?

💡 Hint: Think about the materials used in silicon production.

Question 2

Easy

What dosage of silica fume is typically recommended?

💡 Hint: What percentage do we usually see with cement additives?

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Question 1

What is silica fume?

  • A cement type
  • A household product
  • A pozzolanic material

💡 Hint: Consider its origins from silicon production.

Question 2

Silica fume is typically used in what percentage?

  • 2-5%
  • 5-10%
  • 10-15%

💡 Hint: Think about percentages commonly used in construction materials.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a concrete mix for a high-strength application that incorporates silica fume, specifying all components and their respective percentages.

💡 Hint: Balance the amounts of all materials to fit the desired strength.

Question 2

Analyze how varying the dosage of silica fume impacts the workability and final strength of concrete. What are the trade-offs?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between strength and workability in concrete.

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