9 - Importance in Modern Construction Practices
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Practice Questions
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What is creep in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under constant pressure.
Define shrinkage.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to concrete as it dries.
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What is the main effect of creep on prestressed concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how stress changes over time.
True or False: High-Performance Concrete generally has a higher water-cement ratio.
💡 Hint: Remember the relationship between strength and water-cement ratio.
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Evaluate the effects of different water-cement ratios on both creep and shrinkage in High-Performance Concrete. How would these factors impact structural design?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how strength correlates with the water mixture's amount.
Analyze a mass concrete structure affected by thermal stresses. What design adjustments could be recommended to minimize thermal shrinkage effects?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature changes during hydration affect the structure.
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