Practice Freeze-Thaw Cycles - 4.1.1 | 12. Definition of Durability | Concrete Technology
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4.1.1 - Freeze-Thaw Cycles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens to water when it freezes?

💡 Hint: Think about the physical changes of water.

Question 2

Easy

Name one strategy to improve freeze-thaw resistance.

💡 Hint: Which additives help create bubbles in concrete?

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Question 1

What is the primary effect of freeze-thaw cycles on concrete?

  • It strengthens the concrete
  • It causes cracking
  • It has no effect

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water freezes.

Question 2

True or False: Air-entraining agents help reduce freeze-thaw damage.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how flexible materials work under pressure.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Describe how you would engineer a new concrete mix for a specific cold-climate environment, detailing the components and their purposes.

💡 Hint: Consider what materials can counteract water damage.

Question 2

Given a concrete slab suffering from freeze-thaw cycles, propose a detailed repair strategy including materials and techniques needed.

💡 Hint: Think of maintenance practices that prevent future deterioration.

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