Practice Incorporation Of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (scms) (15)

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Question 1.
What are SCMs?
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Think about materials that supplement cement.
Question 2.
Name one type of SCM.
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Consider industrial byproducts.
3Question 3.
What is the primary benefit of using Silica Fume in concrete?
- Reduces setting time
- Increases strength
- Decreases workability
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Remember the characteristics of very fine materials.
4Question 4.
True or False: GGBS can enhance concrete's resistance to sulfate attacks.
- True
- False
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Consider the properties it enhances.
Question 5.
If a project requires concrete to endure sulfuric acid exposure, which SCM would be most beneficial to include, and why?
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Consider the properties of different SCMs.
Question 6.
Design a concrete mix with 25% Fly Ash and discuss how this impacts water content and required admixtures.
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Refer to the characteristics of Fly Ash in terms of water requirements.

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