11.4. Smart Admixtures

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define smart admixtures in your own words.

   Hint

   Think about how they interact with their surroundings.

2. 2.

   What are environmental stimuli?

   Hint

   Consider what might affect concrete performance.

3. 3.

   What defines a smart admixture?

   • They are always sustainable
   • They can react to environmental conditions
   • They are cheaper than traditional admixtures

   Hint

   Think about what makes them different from regular admixtures.

4. 4.

   Smart admixtures are primarily used in which phase of development?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember the current state of technology discussed.

5. 5.

   Design a possible research study to test the effectiveness of a new smart admixture in varying environmental conditions.

   Hint

   Consider how you would set up an experiment to gather data.

6. 6.

   Critique the potential barriers to implementing smart admixtures in traditional concrete production practices.

   Hint

   Think about how adoption occurs in industries.