9.3 - Creep of Concrete
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Practice Questions
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What is creep in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about how stress affects materials over time.
Name one factor that affects creep.
💡 Hint: Consider what affects the fundamental properties of concrete.
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What is creep?
💡 Hint: Think about how stress affects materials over extended periods.
True or False: A higher water-cement ratio leads to less creep.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the relationship between water content and strength.
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A concrete beam is subjected to a sustained load of 100 kN. It has a water-cement ratio of 0.5 and is 10 years old. Estimate the percentage increase in strain after 5 years.
💡 Hint: Refer to typical creep coefficients based on similar concrete conditions.
Design a concrete mix for a structure that requires minimized creep over a decade. List the key components and their roles.
💡 Hint: Think about how material properties interact to affect overall performance.
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