3.1.2 - Silica Fume (Microsilica)
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What is silica fume?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials used in silicon production.
What dosage of silica fume is typically recommended?
💡 Hint: What percentage do we usually see with cement additives?
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What is silica fume?
💡 Hint: Consider its origins from silicon production.
Silica fume is typically used in what percentage?
💡 Hint: Think about percentages commonly used in construction materials.
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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.
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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