Practice Water-Binder Ratio - 7.3.4 | 7. High Performance Concrete | Concrete Technology
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7.3.4 - Water-Binder Ratio

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the typical water-binder ratio range for high performance concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about how much water is generally needed for the strength of HPC.

Question 2

Easy

Why is the water-binder ratio important?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to concrete’s properties if too much water is added.

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Question 1

What is the ideal water-binder ratio range for high performance concrete?

  • 0.15 - 0.25
  • 0.25 - 0.35
  • 0.35 - 0.45

💡 Hint: Recall the figures we discussed in class regarding w/b ratios.

Question 2

True or False: A lower water-binder ratio always leads to higher workability.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think of the mixing challenges faced with lower water content.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a specific construction project with high exposure to chlorides, explain how you would determine the appropriate water-binder ratio.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how environmental agents affect concrete performance.

Question 2

A civil engineer proposes to use a w/b ratio of 0.20 for an HPC mix. What considerations should they keep in mind regarding workability?

💡 Hint: Think about how low w/b ratios change the flow properties of concrete.

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