9.8 - Fire Resistance
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary property that makes concrete fire-resistant?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the material can catch fire.
What happens to concrete when it is exposed to very high temperatures?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to moisture inside the concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary reason concrete is considered fire-resistant?
💡 Hint: Consider its basic properties.
True or False: Spalling occurs in concrete when it is exposed to high temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about what high temperatures do to moisture trapped inside.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how the use of different types of aggregates can impact the fire resistance of concrete in a building's design.
💡 Hint: Think about the fire safety standards that govern material choice.
Design a concrete mix that maximizes fire resistance and state the rationale behind your choices.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of materials and their behavior under heat.
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