1.7.2 - Smart Materials
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Practice Questions
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What is a smart material?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that change when heated or stressed.
Give an example of a smart material.
💡 Hint: Remember the materials discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of self-healing concrete?
💡 Hint: Think of how it repairs itself.
True or False: Shape-memory alloys can only be used in cold environments.
💡 Hint: Consider what triggers their shape change.
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Consider a city prone to earthquakes. How would integrating smart materials influence urban design strategies?
💡 Hint: Think about buildings that need flexibility.
Evaluate the potential economic impacts of using self-healing concrete in infrastructure projects.
💡 Hint: Consider both short-term costs and long-term savings strategies.
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