Practice Select w/b Ratio - 7.4.2 | 7. High Performance Concrete | Concrete Technology
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7.4.2 - Select w/b Ratio

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define the water-binder (w/b) ratio in concrete.

💡 Hint: Think about the components included in the concrete mix.

Question 2

Easy

What is the recommended w/b ratio range for High Performance Concrete?

💡 Hint: It's a narrow range aimed at maximizing strength.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does the water-binder ratio indicate in concrete?

  • A measure of water content only
  • A measure of the strength of binder materials
  • The ratio of water to the total binder weight

💡 Hint: Focus on the components that make up the concrete mix.

Question 2

Is a lower w/b ratio beneficial for high strength?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with cement.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

You are tasked to design a concrete mixture for a high-rise building exposed to severe weather. How would you determine the appropriate w/b ratio?

💡 Hint: Refer to both structural and environmental considerations.

Question 2

Analyze a case where a building experienced severe cracking due to high permeable concrete. What role did the w/b ratio play, and what corrective measures could be suggested?

💡 Hint: Consider real-world examples of structural failures.

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