Practice Types Of Creep (1.3) - Creep of Concrete

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Question 1.
What is basic creep?
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Consider the definition of creep.
Question 2.
Name one effect of drying creep.
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Think about moisture and load.
3Question 3.
What is the primary condition for basic creep to occur?
- Moisture loss
- Sealed environment
- High temperature
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Think about the definition of basic creep.
4Question 4.
True or False: Autogenous creep happens due to moisture loss.
- True
- False
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Reflect on what defines autogenous creep.
Question 5.
Analyze a situation where a bridge shows excessive long-term deflection. Propose how different types of creep could explain this.
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Consider all aspects of moisture and load conditions.
Question 6.
Design a concrete mix that minimizes autogenous creep, focusing on the water-cement ratio and additives.
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Think about material properties and chemical reactions.

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