11.6.3 - High-Performance Concrete (HPC)
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Practice Questions
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What is High-Performance Concrete (HPC)?
💡 Hint: Think about the specific performance enhancements it provides.
Name one component used in HPC.
💡 Hint: These materials enhance concrete performance.
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What does HPC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the performance capabilities related to concrete.
True or False: HPC is primarily designed to improve the aesthetic appeal of structures.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the function of HPC in construction.
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Evaluate the impact of incorporating silica fume into HPC on its mechanical properties. Discuss both positive and negative effects.
💡 Hint: Consider the chemical interactions and effect on hydration.
Design an HPC mix suitable for a marine environment. List the materials you would include and justify your choices.
💡 Hint: Reflect on typical challenges faced by concrete in coastal conditions.
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