Practice - Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Properties of Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of fly ash in improving concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about its physical properties.
Name one benefit of using silica fume in concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how it affects strength.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What property of concrete is significantly improved by fly ash?
💡 Hint: Consider which admixture improves handling primarily.
True or False: Mineral admixtures increase the early strength of concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the timeline of strength gain.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a concrete mix with 25% fly ash replacement and describe its expected properties in terms of workability, strength, and durability.
💡 Hint: Consider the specific properties of the materials you're replacing.
Discuss the implications of using GGBS in traditional concrete mixes in cold weather conditions.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature influences hydration reactions.
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