Practice Steel And Metals (7.3) - Durability of Construction Materials

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Question 1.
What is oxidation in metals?
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What happens to metal when it corrodes?
Question 2.
Define pitting.
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Think about tiny 'pits' on a surface.
3Question 3.
What causes oxidation in metals?
- Moisture and oxygen
- Heat
- Cold
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What two elements are commonly involved in rusting?
4Question 4.
Pitting corrosion leads to:
- True
- False
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Think about the small holes formed in metal surfaces.
Question 5.
Design a corrosion prevention strategy for a steel bridge located in a coastal environment. Include materials and methods.
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Considering the environment, what materials resist corrosion best?
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of stress corrosion cracking in high-stress environments and propose a solution.
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What could you do to reduce tension in structural elements?

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