17.2.1 - Environmental Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What is freeze-thaw exposure?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes affect water.
Name one way to prevent damage from freeze-thaw cycles.
💡 Hint: Consider materials added to concrete mix.
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What does freeze-thaw exposure refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how water behaves when it freezes.
Can sulfate presence cause expansion in concrete?
💡 Hint: Recall the impact of chemical reactions on materials.
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Design a concrete mix for a pavement expected to endure severe freeze-thaw cycles based on your understanding of air-entraining agents and other additives.
💡 Hint: Consider what materials would aid in freeze-thaw resistance.
Evaluate how different sulfate levels might affect the mix design for concrete in a contaminated region. Discuss the implications of using regular versus sulfate-resistant cement.
💡 Hint: Think about the chemistry behind cement interactions with sulfates.
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