Practice - Mix Design Procedure for HPC
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Practice Questions
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Define the water-binder ratio.
💡 Hint: Think of how water interacts with the binder.
List two characteristics of HPC.
💡 Hint: Think about what makes HPC different from normal concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the typical range for the water-binder ratio in HPC?
💡 Hint: Think of the range provided in the section.
True or False: Silica fume is considered a supplementary cementitious material.
💡 Hint: Think about materials that enhance binder performance.
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Challenge Problems
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A concrete structure is required to withstand severe marine exposure. Draft a potential mix design outlining binder content, SCMs, and w/b ratio justifying each choice based on durability needs.
💡 Hint: Refer to marine exposure considerations and typical ratios.
Discuss the impact of varying the aggregate size from coarse to fine on the overall properties of HPC. Create a scenario where this would either benefit or harm the performance.
💡 Hint: Consider specific examples of when changing aggregate size may be beneficial or detrimental.
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