9.2 - High-Performance Concrete (HPC)
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Practice Questions
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What does HPC stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a common abbreviation in civil engineering.
What is one advantage of lower water-cement ratios?
💡 Hint: Think about concrete's ability to withstand water.
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What is one key characteristic of High-Performance Concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about its significance in creating durable structures.
True or False: Autogenous shrinkage occurs only under external loads.
💡 Hint: Remember how chemical reactions can change volume.
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Challenge Problems
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Discuss how engineers should approach the design of a high-rise structure using HPC considering both its strengths and potential weaknesses.
💡 Hint: Think about balancing material properties and long-term performance.
Analyze the effects of using different types of shrinkage-compensating admixtures on the overall performance of HPC.
💡 Hint: Consider how various chemical compositions might affect concrete properties.
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