32.4.5. Maintenance and Lifecycle Prediction

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is predictive maintenance?

   Hint

   Think about maintenance that happens before an issue arises.

2. 2.

   Name one factor that contributes to pavement distress.

   Hint

   What kind of loads can cause wearing down of pavement?

3. 3.

   What is the main goal of predictive maintenance?

   • Prevent equipment failure
   • Increase costs
   • Delay repairs

   Hint

   Think about preventing problems before they arise.

4. 4.

   True or False: Lifespan estimates for infrastructure can be enhanced through AI.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Can data help make better predictions?

5. 5.

   Imagine you are tasked with creating a predictive maintenance schedule for a highway. What data would you collect and why?

   Hint

   Consider what affects a road's health over time.

6. 6.

   How might socio-economic factors affect lifecycle prediction models for urban infrastructure?

   Hint

   Think about how more people and businesses can influence wear on infrastructure.