Practice Limitations of Aluminum in Civil Engineering - 9 | 29. Physical Properties of Aluminum | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 2
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9 - Limitations of Aluminum in Civil Engineering

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is one limitation of aluminum concerning fire safety?

💡 Hint: Think about how temperatures affect materials.

Question 2

Easy

How does the cost of aluminum compare to steel?

💡 Hint: Consider why materials are chosen based on budget.

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Question 1

What is a major limitation of aluminum compared to steel?

  • Lower cost
  • Higher stiffness
  • Lower fire resistance
  • Greater durability

💡 Hint: Think about how materials behave under high temperatures.

Question 2

True or False: Aluminum is less expensive than steel.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the discussion on material costs.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a small pedestrian footbridge using aluminum while considering its limitations. Discuss how you might mitigate the issues of cost, stiffness, fatigue, and fire resistance.

💡 Hint: Use creative engineering solutions.

Question 2

Evaluate a design proposal for a school with aluminum roofing, detailing the pros and cons, especially relating to aluminum's cost and fire resistance.

💡 Hint: Focus on the holistic view of aluminum applications.

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