13.3 - Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC)
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Practice Questions
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What is Fiber-Reinforced Concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how adding fibers might help traditional concrete.
Name one type of fiber that can be used in FRC.
💡 Hint: Consider materials that might be strong and enhance concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary benefit of adding fibers to concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what properties make concrete stronger.
True or False: Fiber-Reinforced Concrete only uses steel fibers.
💡 Hint: Consider the variety of materials we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a pavement using FRC for a high-traffic area. What fibers would you include, and why?
💡 Hint: Think about the properties needed for heavy loads.
Analyze the long-term benefits of using FRC in a commercial building versus standard concrete. Discuss cost, maintenance, and durability.
💡 Hint: Focus on comparing ongoing costs against initial expenditures.
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