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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
Define performance-based specifications in concrete design.
💡 Hint: Think of how structural safety can be ensured over lifespan.
Question 2
Easy
What is meant by durability indexes?
💡 Hint: Recall how we measure concrete's resilience.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the primary focus of performance-based specifications?
- Strength only
- Composite ratios
- Service life
💡 Hint: Think about how long the structure is expected to stand.
Question 2
True or False: Durability indexes are irrelevant for modern concrete design.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall the different metrics discussed for assessing durability.
Solve and get performance evaluation
Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Analyze how the shift from prescriptive codes to performance-based specifications impacts innovation within the concrete industry.
💡 Hint: Consider historical examples of technology advancements in construction.
Question 2
Propose a new durability index that could be used to assess modern sustainable materials and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: What current trends in sustainability might inform this index?
Challenge and get performance evaluation