Practice Chloride Ingress - 11.4.2 | 11. Durability of Concrete | Concrete Technology
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11.4.2 - Chloride Ingress

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What causes chloride ingress in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about sources of salt in the environment.

Question 2

Easy

What happens when steel reinforcement corrodes?

💡 Hint: Consider the physical changes that occur in the structure.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is chloride ingress?

  • The process of mineral absorption
  • The penetration of chloride ions into concrete
  • The layering of concrete slabs

💡 Hint: Think about the role of chlorides in concrete.

Question 2

True or False: Chloride ions can never cause deterioration in concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the effects of chlorides.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a concrete structure intended for a marine environment. Explain the considerations you would include to mitigate chloride ingress.

💡 Hint: Address material choice and structural design.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of chloride ingress on the overall service life of a bridge. Based on this evaluation, propose a maintenance schedule.

💡 Hint: Factor in timelines and structural health monitoring.

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