Practice Cold Climate Exposure - 11.9.3 | 11. Durability of Concrete | Concrete Technology
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11.9.3 - Cold Climate Exposure

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is freeze-thaw damage?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water when it freezes.

Question 2

Easy

Name an agent that can be added to concrete to improve its durability in cold climates.

💡 Hint: This agent creates bubbles in the concrete.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What causes freeze-thaw damage in concrete?

  • Water expansion
  • High temperatures
  • Poor mixing

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water freezes.

Question 2

The use of air-entraining agents in concrete primarily helps to:

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember how air helps with expansion.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A bridge constructed in a cold climate experienced severe freeze-thaw damage. Outline a plan to redesign the concrete mix to prevent future damage.

💡 Hint: Consider each component's role in moisture control and freeze resistance.

Question 2

Evaluate a concrete structure that has exhibited spalling due to freeze-thaw cycles. What diagnostic tests would you conduct to assess its condition, and what remedies could be implemented?

💡 Hint: Think about the properties you need to measure to remedy the current issues.

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