3.11 - Case Study: Structural Audit of a 10-Year-Old School Building
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of a structural audit?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to know if buildings are safe.
Name one non-destructive testing method used in the audit.
💡 Hint: These methods help examine without causing damage.
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What does the Rebound Hammer Test measure?
💡 Hint: Think about how the hammer interacts with the surface.
Core cutting is an entirely non-destructive test.
💡 Hint: Reconsider the meaning of 'non-destructive.'
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If you were to prioritize test methods for a building showing both cracking and efflorescence, what order would you apply the NDT methods? Justify your strategy.
💡 Hint: Think about the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of each test.
After evaluating the results of a UPV test that shows an average of 2.5 km/s, what implications does this have for the structure, and what recommendations would you provide?
💡 Hint: Consider the standard thresholds for various concrete qualities.
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