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3 - Factors Affecting Durability of Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is permeability in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with the material.

Question 2

Easy

Why is a low water-cement ratio beneficial?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between water, cement, and concrete strength.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does permeability in concrete affect?

  • Strength
  • Durability
  • Aesthetics

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water or chemicals enter concrete.

Question 2

True or False: A higher water-cement ratio generally leads to better strength.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the balance needed for effective concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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