Practice Thermal Cracking - 4.1.3 | 12. Definition of Durability | Concrete Technology
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4.1.3 - Thermal Cracking

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What causes thermal cracking in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about temperature variations.

Question 2

Easy

Define hydration in the context of concrete.

💡 Hint: It’s how concrete cures.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is thermal cracking caused by?

  • Water ingress
  • Temperature changes
  • Chemical reaction

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to concrete under heat.

Question 2

True or False: Expansion joints help to minimize thermal stresses in concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: How do joints affect movement?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the expected temperature differential in a concrete structure exposed to fluctuating morning and afternoon sunlight.

💡 Hint: What formulas can help understand thermal growth?

Question 2

Design a mitigating plan for thermal cracking for a dam with specific dimensions and environmental stressors.

💡 Hint: Consider each factor's influence on temperature retention and dissipation.

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