Practice Volume Changes And Cracking (9.12) - Topics in Hardened Concrete
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Volume Changes and Cracking

Practice - Volume Changes and Cracking

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is one cause of volume change in concrete?

💡 Hint: Think about water's effect on size.

Question 2 Easy

Name one type of non-structural crack.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when concrete dries.

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Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a cause of volume change in concrete?

Moisture movement
Thermal expansion
Steel reinforcement

💡 Hint: Remember what influences changes in size.

Question 2

True or False: Non-structural cracks can compromise the integrity of concrete.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the implications of such cracks.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how external loading can lead to volume changes and cracks in a concrete structure.

💡 Hint: Consider the types of loads applied and their effects over time.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design a small experiment to observe the effects of moisture movement on concrete curing.

💡 Hint: Think about how different curing conditions will affect moisture retention.

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