Practice Durability Considerations In Hpc Proportioning (7.5) - High Performance Concrete
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Durability Considerations in HPC Proportioning

Practice - Durability Considerations in HPC Proportioning

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Question 1 Easy

What effect does lowering the water-binder ratio have on permeability?

💡 Hint: Think about how water affects the density of concrete.

Question 2 Easy

Name a material that improves chloride penetration resistance.

💡 Hint: Consider additives that make concrete denser.

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Question 1

What does lowering the water-binder ratio do to permeability?

Increases it
Decreases it
Has no effect

💡 Hint: Think about how water affects compressive strength.

Question 2

True or False: Silica fume is ineffective in improving the durability of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the effects of silica fume discussed in class.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a concrete structure's exposure to sulfate-rich environments. What mix design elements should you consider to ensure durability?

💡 Hint: List down environmental conditions and their effects on concrete.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a situation regarding freeze-thaw damage in an existing structure. Propose a remediation strategy to improve its durability.

💡 Hint: Think about adding layers and what keeps them together.

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