14.20.2. Self-Healing and Self-Assembling Structures

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a self-healing structure?

   Hint

   Think about how something might fix itself.

2. 2.

   Give an example of a self-assembling structure.

   Hint

   Consider how robots might work together.

3. 3.

   What defines a self-healing structure?

   • A structure with no damage
   • A structure that can repair itself
   • A structure under construction

   Hint

   Think about repair capabilities.

4. 4.

   Self-assembling structures require what?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider if humans need to help.

5. 5.

   Devise a proposal for a building that incorporates both self-healing and self-assembling technologies. What materials and methods would you use?

   Hint

   Consider modern materials and how they interact with technology.

6. 6.

   Critically analyze the environmental impacts of implementing self-healing vs. traditional construction methods.

   Hint

   Think about longevity and waste generated.