11.9.3 - Cold Climate Exposure
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Practice Questions
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What is freeze-thaw damage?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to water when it freezes.
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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What causes freeze-thaw damage in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when water freezes.
The use of air-entraining agents in concrete primarily helps to:
💡 Hint: Remember how air helps with expansion.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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