6 - Mathematical Modeling of Creep and Shrinkage
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Practice Questions
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Define creep in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think of it as the change over time when a weight is placed on concrete.
What causes shrinkage in concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider environmental factors and concrete age.
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What defines creep in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a load is applied for a long time.
True or False: Shrinkage primarily occurs only under heavy loads.
💡 Hint: Consider the absence of applied forces.
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Given a structural beam's load diagram, calculate the expected creep effects over a 5-year period using the Creep Coefficient method.
💡 Hint: Consider the stress values and relevant coefficients.
Discuss the implications of environmental factors like humidity and temperature on shrinkage predictions in a concrete high-rise building.
💡 Hint: Think about how different climates affect concrete behavior.
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