1 - Creep of Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is creep in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about deformation over time.
Name one factor that affects creep.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you have more water in the mix.
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What is the primary characteristic of creep in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how deformation changes with time and pressure.
Creep only occurs when external loads are applied.
💡 Hint: Consider your understanding of conditions impacting creep.
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A concrete beam is loaded with a constant force and subjected to varying temperatures. Analyze how the moisture content and temperature fluctuations over a month might impact the creep behavior.
💡 Hint: Consider the interrelationships between temperature and moisture on concrete behavior.
Given that a specific concrete mix with a high water-cement ratio exhibits significant creep over a specified load duration, how can you mitigate this in design? Propose adjustments.
💡 Hint: Think about material selection and structural design principles.
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