1.1 - Importance of Durability
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Define durability in civil engineering.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to buildings and materials over many years.
What are two benefits of durability?
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of a long-lasting structure.
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What does 'durability' refer to in civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Consider what enables a structure to last.
True or False: Durability contributes negatively to sustainability.
💡 Hint: Think about how sustainability is defined.
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Calculate the potential maintenance savings for a structure with a lifespan of 50 years versus another with 20 years if the average maintenance cost is $10,000 per decade for the shorter-lived structure.
💡 Hint: Analyze the decades of savings based on lifespan.
Discuss the environmental impact of using non-durable materials in construction and propose alternatives.
💡 Hint: Consider both the current use and potential future implications.
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