4.2.4 - Chloride Attack
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Practice Questions
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What is chloride attack?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to metal when exposed to salt.
Name one source of chloride ions.
💡 Hint: Consider where we find road salts.
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What primarily causes chloride attack in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what materials are typically involved in salt.
True or False: Only seawater can cause chloride attack.
💡 Hint: Consider how roads are treated in winter.
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Analyze a case study where a concrete structure experienced premature failure due to chloride attack. What preventative measures could have been implemented?
💡 Hint: Consider factors that influence permeability and chloride ingress.
Propose a concrete mix design for a marine application. Justify your choices in terms of resistance to chloride attack.
💡 Hint: Think about the environmental stresses this application will face.
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