1.5 - Fatigue Failure
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Practice Questions
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What is fatigue failure?
💡 Hint: Think about repeated stress on materials.
Define microcracks in the context of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when materials are stressed repeatedly.
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What leads to fatigue failure in concrete?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of fatigue failure.
True or False: Fatigue failure occurs only when stress exceeds the ultimate strength.
💡 Hint: Think about how repeated loading affects materials.
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A concrete slab in an industrial facility receives constant load variations from machinery. Discuss how you would assess its risk for fatigue failure.
💡 Hint: Think about the signs of wear and prior stress conditions.
Analyze the role of proper design in mitigating fatigue failure. What strategies would you implement?
💡 Hint: Consider how different designs can spread loads and minimize potential stress points.
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