11.4 - Mechanisms of Durability Loss
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What occurs during carbonation in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what CO₂ can do chemically.
What does chloride ingress lead to?
💡 Hint: What happens when metal rusts?
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What is carbonation in concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember the interaction with CO₂.
True or False: Chloride ingress is helpful for concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when chloride meets steel.
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Evaluate a hypothetical concrete structure exposed to marine conditions. Predict how carbonation and chloride ingress will affect its durability over a 10-year period.
💡 Hint: Consider both processes and think about their compounding effects.
Design a concrete mix that minimizes the effects of sulfate attack. Outline the specific components to use and the rationale behind your choices.
💡 Hint: What materials offer resistance against aggressive ions?
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