17.15.2 - Safety Protocols
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Practice Questions
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What is a fail-safe design?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens if something goes wrong.
Why are redundant monitoring nodes important?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when primary sensors fail.
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What does a fail-safe design imply?
💡 Hint: Think about how a structure responds under failure conditions.
True or False: Redundancy in monitoring systems is unnecessary.
💡 Hint: Reflect on why backups are important.
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Design a detailed SHM protocol for a major urban bridge. Include the fail-safe systems, redundancy, and emergency alert mechanisms. Discuss how each aspect addresses specific risks.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would prioritize public safety and data integrity.
Analyze a historical case of structural failure. Discuss how appropriate safety protocols could have altered the outcome.
💡 Hint: Research incident outcomes related to SHM and reflect on safety implementations.
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