Practice - Principles of Mixture Proportioning for HPC
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Practice Questions
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What is meant by the term 'Target Performance Specification'?
💡 Hint: Think about what standards we set for the concrete's performance.
Name one benefit of using Supplementary Cementitious Materials in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider the context of improving concrete's longevity.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the typical water-binder ratio for High Performance Concrete?
💡 Hint: Lower values lead to higher concrete integrity.
True or False: The use of trial mixes is unnecessary in HPC design.
💡 Hint: Consider how real-world testing helps confirm initial designs.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the required amount of water if a mixture has a total binder content of 500 kg/m³ with a w/b ratio of 0.30.
💡 Hint: Use the formula for water-binder ratio.
Critique a proposed concrete mix that includes a very high water-binder ratio of 0.50 for an HPC application. What potential issues could this pose?
💡 Hint: Consider the balance of strength and permeability when evaluating.
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