Self-Healing Concrete Quiz

What is the primary reason for adding steel to concrete?

• To increase its weight

• To enhance its tensile strength

• To make it waterproof

• To improve its color

How do bacteria help in self-healing concrete?

• By producing limestone to seal cracks

• By consuming harmful substances

• By increasing the pH level

• By reducing the weight of concrete

What environmental benefit does self-healing concrete offer?

• It minimizes land use

• It lowers energy consumption

• It decreases CO2 emissions

• It reduces water usage

Why is it necessary to protect bacteria in concrete manufacturing?

• To prevent them from drying out

• To stop them from growing too quickly

• To ensure they survive the harsh conditions

• To keep them from reacting with steel

In which type of structures is self-healing concrete particularly useful?

• Skyscrapers

• Shopping malls

• Underground and underwater structures

• Residential buildings