Practice Causes Of Cracking (4.2) - Durability of Construction Materials

Practice: Causes of Cracking

Lesson 4.2Durability of Construction Materials

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Question 1.
What type of cracks arise from load and settlement?
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Think about what affects the integrity of a structure.
Question 2.
What causes plastic shrinkage cracks?
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Focus on the condition of the concrete during placement.
3Question 3.
What type of crack is primarily caused by moisture evaporation?
- A. Plastic Shrinkage
- B. Thermal
- C. Creep
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Consider the condition of the concrete during placement.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-structural cracks do not pose any risks to a structure’s integrity.
- True
- False
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Think about long-term impact.
Question 5.
Consider a newly constructed bridge showing signs of plastic shrinkage cracking within days of completion. Propose a strategy to minimize such cracking during future constructions.
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Focus on moisture retention and temperature management.
Question 6.
A concrete structure is experiencing significant alkali-silica reaction (ASR) issues. What measures can be taken in design and material selection to mitigate these effects?
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Think about the interaction of materials in concrete.

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