Practice Impact on Microstructure - 6.12.2 | 6. Mineral Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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6.12.2 - Impact on Microstructure

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does a pozzolanic reaction create?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens with water and calcium hydroxide.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is produced when pozzolanic materials react with water and calcium hydroxide?

  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Calcium Silicate Hydrate
  • Calcium Sulfate

💡 Hint: Remember the chemical reaction involving calcium hydroxide.

Question 2

True or False: GGBS does not enhance the durability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the benefits GGBS brings to concrete.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze how the introduction of mineral admixtures influences the thermal properties of concrete during curing.

💡 Hint: Consider how temperature and chemical reactions interact.

Question 2

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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