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What does Fick's Law of Diffusion relate to in concrete durability?
Think about what happens to metals in salty environments.
Define deterioration curves in the context of concrete.
It relates to how a structure ages.
What is Fick’s Law used for in concrete durability?
Think about how moisture affects concrete.
True or False: Deterioration curves are only useful after concrete has failed.
Consider when you might need to act.
Using Fick’s Law, predict the time it would take for chloride ions to reach the steel reinforcement at a depth of 50 mm under specific conditions.
Refer back to the formulas we discussed in class.
Analyze a deterioration curve and determine the optimal time frame for maintenance interventions.
Look for where the graph's slope steepens!
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