Practice Case Example: Design of M40 Concrete for Highway Pavement - 17.10 | 17. Design of Concrete Mix for Pavements | Pavement Materials
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17.10 - Case Example: Design of M40 Concrete for Highway Pavement

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula to calculate the target flexural strength?

💡 Hint: Think about how we adjust the characteristic strength.

Question 2

Easy

What is the maximum size of aggregates used for M40 concrete?

💡 Hint: Refer back to the design parameters.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the target flexural strength calculated for M40 concrete?

  • 4.5 MPa
  • 5.49 MPa
  • 6 MPa

💡 Hint: Remember the formula for calculating target strength.

Question 2

True or False: A lower water-cement ratio improves the workability of concrete.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the balance required for both workability and strength.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A new specification requires increasing the target flexural strength to 5.5 MPa due to higher environmental demands. How would you adjust the water-cement ratio to achieve this considering the original ratio was 0.38?

💡 Hint: Consider how to maintain the balance between strength and shrinkage.

Question 2

If upon testing, your actual flexural strength of a trial mix only reached 3.8 MPa, what remedial actions could you take in future designs?

💡 Hint: Reflect on improving the mix design adjustments.

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