3.6 - Low Maintenance Requirements
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Practice Questions
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What regular maintenance task might you conduct on concrete?
💡 Hint: Think of how concrete can be damaged over time.
Why is low maintenance considered an advantage?
💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of less frequent repairs.
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How often do concrete structures typically need maintenance?
💡 Hint: Think about how long concrete lasts without significant issues.
True or False: Timber structures require less maintenance than concrete structures.
💡 Hint: Consider the degradation patterns of different materials.
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Calculate the total maintenance cost for a concrete structure over 30 years, assuming it needs a crack filling every 5 years costing $200, and a surface coating every 10 years costing $500. What would be the total if these tasks are done throughout the 30 years?
💡 Hint: Identify how many times each task needs to be done over 30 years.
Discuss how environmental factors such as moisture and temperature fluctuations can affect the maintenance needs of concrete versus timber over time. What would be the long-term implications for structural choices?
💡 Hint: Think about how different materials react to challenges in their environment.
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