Practice Applications in Special Concretes - 6.11 | 6. Mineral Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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6.11 - Applications in Special Concretes

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is High-Performance Concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of constructions that need to withstand severe conditions.

Question 2

Easy

What role does fly ash play in mass concrete?

💡 Hint: Consider why temperature control is important for large volumes of concrete.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What type of concrete relies heavily on the use of silica fume for improved performance?

  • Mass Concrete
  • High-Performance Concrete
  • Self-Compacting Concrete

💡 Hint: Think about which concrete types need to perform well under toughest conditions.

Question 2

True or False: Mineral admixtures in mass concrete only improve environmental performance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the physical properties of mass concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a typical mix for high-performance concrete using silica fume and describe its benefits over standard concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider the required ratios and properties that distinguish HPC from regular concrete.

Question 2

Evaluate the environmental benefits of using rice husk ash in replacing cement in precast concrete compared to using standard materials.

💡 Hint: Look into aspects of sustainability and resource utilization.

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