11.14.1. Preventive Maintenance

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is preventive maintenance?

   Hint

   Think about the actions taken before a problem arises.

2. 2.

   Why is sealing important in concrete maintenance?

   Hint

   What do you want to keep out of the structure?

3. 3.

   What is the purpose of preventive maintenance?

   • To ignore small issues until they become big problems.
   • To proactively prevent deterioration in concrete structures.
   • To focus solely on post-damage repairs.

   Hint

   Why do you think 'preventive' is in the term?

4. 4.

   True or False: Preventive maintenance only focuses on repairing existing damage.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the word 'preventive.'

5. 5.

   A concrete bridge is showing signs of small cracks and flaking under a harsh industrial environment. What preventive maintenance steps should be taken to ensure its durability?

   Hint

   Think about the role of each maintenance technique discussed.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with monitoring a concrete structure located near the coast. Identify a combination of preventive maintenance strategies that would best suit this environment.

   Hint

   Consider the harsh conditions presented by the coast.