1.7.2. Smart Materials

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a smart material?

   Hint

   Think about materials that change when heated or stressed.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a smart material.

   Hint

   Remember the materials discussed in class.

3. 3.

   What is the primary function of self-healing concrete?

   • To provide insulation
   • To seal its own cracks
   • To change shape

   Hint

   Think of how it repairs itself.

4. 4.

   True or False: Shape-memory alloys can only be used in cold environments.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what triggers their shape change.

5. 5.

   Consider a city prone to earthquakes. How would integrating smart materials influence urban design strategies?

   Hint

   Think about buildings that need flexibility.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the potential economic impacts of using self-healing concrete in infrastructure projects.

   Hint

   Consider both short-term costs and long-term savings strategies.