3.5 - Robotic Inspection and Maintenance
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of robotic inspection in civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about why we have inspections in the first place.
Name a type of robot used for vertical structure inspections.
💡 Hint: These robots stick to tall surfaces.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of robot is used to inspect vertical structures?
💡 Hint: Think about where these robots can operate.
True or False: Pipe-inspection robots can detect corrosion in sewer systems.
💡 Hint: Consider what tasks these robots perform in pipes.
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Challenge Problems
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If a wall-climbing robot fails to perform an inspection correctly due to software issues, how might this impact the safety of the infrastructure it was supposed to check?
💡 Hint: Think about how software plays a critical role in operations.
Consider the trade-offs of using robotic inspection methods versus traditional methods in terms of cost and safety. Discuss your findings.
💡 Hint: Weigh the long-term benefits against short-term costs.
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