3 - Factors Affecting Durability of Concrete
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What is permeability in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with the material.
Why is a low water-cement ratio beneficial?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between water, cement, and concrete strength.
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What does permeability in concrete affect?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water or chemicals enter concrete.
True or False: A higher water-cement ratio generally leads to better strength.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance needed for effective concrete.
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A structural engineer mixes concrete with a w/c ratio of 0.6. Discuss the likely implications for the durability of the final structure under mild exposure conditions.
💡 Hint: Relate this back to your understanding of w/c ratios and their effects.
Consider a scenario where a concrete structure suffers from severe cracking after only two years of use. Analyze how the factors discussed could be interrelated in this failure.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the interdependency of factors like curing and cement content.
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