5.3 - Building Components
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Practice Questions
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What is PVC commonly used for in construction?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that resist corrosion and require low maintenance.
Name one advantage of plastic roofing sheets.
💡 Hint: How does weight affect construction?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary benefit of using plastics like PVC in building components?
💡 Hint: Think about how weather affects materials.
True or False: Plastics can be used for all building components without any limitations.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small building component using plastics. Discuss the material choices and their advantages.
💡 Hint: Consider how your choices impact the structure's lifespan.
Critique the use of plastics in renovations of older buildings. What are the potential challenges and advantages?
💡 Hint: Assess both the historical and modern implications.
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