Practice - High Performance Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is High Performance Concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes it different from regular concrete.
Name one material used in HPC.
💡 Hint: These materials enhance the performance of concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the typical compressive strength of HPC?
💡 Hint: Look for the specified range in the section.
True or False: HPC has a higher permeability than conventional concrete.
💡 Hint: Remember how HPC is formulated to resist environmental factors.
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Challenge Problems
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Assuming you're tasked to design a HPC mix with a target compressive strength of 80 MPa. Outline your steps to determine the appropriate materials and proportions for the mix.
💡 Hint: Think sequentially about the mixture design process.
You have been asked to evaluate the durability of a concrete sample containing 15% fly ash and 10% silica fume. Discuss how its resistance to chloride penetration might be better compared to a sample with 25% regular cement.
💡 Hint: Consider how ingredients interact to affect performance in aggressive environments.
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