11.8.2 - Life Cycle Costing
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What does LCC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think of the total expenses involved over time.
Why is durable concrete important in LCC?
💡 Hint: Consider how often repairs are needed for lasting structures.
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What does LCC focus on?
💡 Hint: Think about expenses incurred from start to finish.
True or False: Higher initial costs of durable materials always lead to higher life cycle costs.
💡 Hint: Consider the long-term perspective.
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Consider a city planning a new bridge. They can either use standard or high-performance concrete. Calculate how much more they expect to pay upfront and the possible savings over ten years in maintenance.
💡 Hint: Consider rates of maintenance costs for both options.
Analyze the sustainability impact of using reclaimed concrete aggregates in new mixes versus traditional aggregates. How would this affect the lifecycle perspective?
💡 Hint: Think about how long each type lasts and what happens at the end of most concrete’s lifecycle.
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