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What is chloride attack?
Think about what happens to metal when exposed to salt.
Name one source of chloride ions.
Consider where we find road salts.
What primarily causes chloride attack in concrete?
Think about what materials are typically involved in salt.
True or False: Only seawater can cause chloride attack.
Consider how roads are treated in winter.
Analyze a case study where a concrete structure experienced premature failure due to chloride attack. What preventative measures could have been implemented?
Consider factors that influence permeability and chloride ingress.
Propose a concrete mix design for a marine application. Justify your choices in terms of resistance to chloride attack.
Think about the environmental stresses this application will face.
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