Practice - Impact on Microstructure
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Practice Questions
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What does a pozzolanic reaction create?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens with water and calcium hydroxide.
What does GGBS stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to a by-product from steel production.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is produced when pozzolanic materials react with water and calcium hydroxide?
💡 Hint: Remember the chemical reaction involving calcium hydroxide.
True or False: GGBS does not enhance the durability of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits GGBS brings to concrete.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how the introduction of mineral admixtures influences the thermal properties of concrete during curing.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature and chemical reactions interact.
Debate the economic implications of using mineral admixtures in construction projects versus traditional cement.
💡 Hint: Compare short-term costs with long-term benefits.
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