What is high-performance concrete

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1. Discuss the mechanisms by which mineral admixtures improve the durability of concrete to acidic waters. Why is that all fly ash-portland cement or slag-portland cement combinations may not turn out to be sulfate-resisting?

2. What maximum strength levels have been attained in recently developed high strength concrete mixtures? Explain the role played by admixtures in the development of these concretes.

3. What is high-performance concrete?

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