Practice Durability in Special Environments - 11.9 | 11. Durability of Concrete | Concrete Technology
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11.9 - Durability in Special Environments

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is one challenge faced by concrete in marine environments?

💡 Hint: Think about exposure to salt water.

Question 2

Easy

What is air entrainment used for?

💡 Hint: Consider cold weather conditions.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is an effective solution to combat corrosion in marine environments?

  • Use of high-alumina cement
  • Increased cover thickness
  • Using regular concrete

💡 Hint: Consider how to shield steel.

Question 2

True or False: Air-entrained concrete is beneficial only in cold environments.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think beyond just one condition.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a concrete mix suitable for a coastal structure. Consider both material specifications and environmental factors.

💡 Hint: Incorporate knowledge of marine exposure.

Question 2

Evaluate the long-term impacts of freeze-thaw cycles on concrete placed in a northern climate. Propose a solution.

💡 Hint: Relate it to water and temperature changes.

Challenge and get performance evaluation