16 - International Trends and Research in Durability
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What is nanotechnology?
💡 Hint: Think about materials on a very small scale.
Define self-healing concrete.
💡 Hint: What happens when a crack forms in this type of concrete?
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What is the primary benefit of nanotechnology in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about which option relates to durability.
True or False: Self-healing concrete requires no maintenance.
💡 Hint: Consider how self-healing works in practice.
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Evaluate the economic impact of implementing self-healing concrete in commercial building projects over traditional concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of cost efficiency.
Propose a research proposal focusing on the long-term performance of recycled aggregates in concrete mixes, including a hypothesis.
💡 Hint: Think of the structure of a formal research proposal.
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