Practice Sulfate Attack - 4.2.1 | 12. Definition of Durability | Concrete Technology
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4.2.1 - Sulfate Attack

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What happens during sulfate attack?

💡 Hint: Think about chemical reactions that change the structure of concrete.

Question 2

Easy

What is ettringite?

💡 Hint: Recall it as a result of sulfate reacting with calcium.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the main effect of sulfate attack on concrete?

  • Increased strength
  • Cracking and expansion
  • No effect

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when sulfates react with concrete.

Question 2

True or False: Ettringite is beneficial for concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember what ettringite does to concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a construction plan for a new highway bridge in a coastal area where sulfate levels are high. What materials and practices would you include to ensure durability against sulfate attack?

💡 Hint: Consider both the composition of the concrete and the environmental conditions.

Question 2

Analyze a case study where a concrete structure suffered from sulfate attack. Identify key factors that contributed to the deterioration and propose solutions.

💡 Hint: Think about what went wrong and how it could be fixed in future designs.

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