13.1 - High-Performance Concrete (HPC)
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Practice Questions
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Define High-Performance Concrete.
💡 Hint: What is the strength requirement of HPC?
Name one material used in HPC.
💡 Hint: These materials help improve the properties of concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the minimum compressive strength of High-Performance Concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember the strength figure for HPC.
True or False: Superplasticizers are used to decrease the workability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of superplasticizers.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the potential impacts on structural integrity if HPC is not used in a nuclear power plant.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to materials in extreme environmental conditions.
Calculate the cost savings over a 30-year period if HPC reduces maintenance needs by 50% compared to regular concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about how often structures need repair.
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