5.1 - Benefits of Composite Materials
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Practice Questions
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What are composite materials?
💡 Hint: Think about materials combined for improving properties.
Why might we choose timber for submerged conditions?
💡 Hint: Consider the advantages of wood in water.
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Composite materials are made from:
💡 Hint: Think about what composite means.
True or False: Pre-stressing increases the bending strength of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how tension affects materials.
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Design a composite pile for a construction project on a sandy soil site. What materials would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Think of load distribution and site conditions.
Evaluate a scenario where pre-stressing isn't beneficial for a particular type of construction. What could the reasons be?
💡 Hint: Consider when tension isn't necessary.
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