Practice Supplementary Cementitious Materials (scms) (7.2.2)

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of Supplementary Cementitious Materials?
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Think about what performance improvements these materials offer.
Question 2.
Name one example of a Supplementary Cementitious Material.
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Recall the materials discussed.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a Supplementary Cementitious Material?
- Silica fume
- Fly ash
- Cement
- GGBS
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Think about the definitions of SCMs.
4Question 4.
True or False: Silica fume can improve the durability of concrete.
- True
- False
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Recall the benefits we've discussed regarding silica fume.
Question 5.
Assess a local construction project aiming for sustainability. Identify which SCMs should be used and justify their inclusion based on desired properties.
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Consider environmental conditions and cost.
Question 6.
Design a concrete mix using SCMs for a high-rise building in a humid environment. List the SCMs and provide reasoning for each choice.
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Think about the interaction of each material with environmental factors.

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