4.2.1 - Sulfate Attack
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Practice Questions
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What happens during sulfate attack?
💡 Hint: Think about chemical reactions that change the structure of concrete.
What is ettringite?
💡 Hint: Recall it as a result of sulfate reacting with calcium.
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What is the main effect of sulfate attack on concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when sulfates react with concrete.
True or False: Ettringite is beneficial for concrete.
💡 Hint: Remember what ettringite does to concrete.
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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.
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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