11.10.4 - Nano-Modified Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is nano-silica used for in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in hydration.
What effect do carbon nanotubes have on concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider properties that allow it to withstand stress.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does nano-silica improve in concrete?
💡 Hint: Focus on what it’s specifically used for.
True or False: Carbon nanotubes only improve the compressive strength of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the type of strengths we discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Propose a design for a high-rise building in a coastal city using nano-modified concrete. What properties will you prioritize, and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the specific challenges of coastal environments.
Calculate the potential benefit in maintenance cost reduction over decades when using nano-modified concrete versus traditional concrete in an industrial environment.
💡 Hint: Use a lifecycle cost analysis approach.
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