Practice Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Properties of Concrete - 6.8 | 6. Mineral Admixtures | Concrete Technology
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6.8 - Influence of Mineral Admixtures on Properties of Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the role of fly ash in improving concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about its physical properties.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What property of concrete is significantly improved by fly ash?

  • Durability
  • Workability
  • Heat of Hydration

💡 Hint: Consider which admixture improves handling primarily.

Question 2

True or False: Mineral admixtures increase the early strength of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the timeline of strength gain.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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