31.15 - Research Directions and Emerging Technologies
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Practice Questions
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What are smart materials?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that monitor stress.
What is bio-mimicry?
💡 Hint: Consider how engineers use nature for solutions.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is an example of smart materials?
💡 Hint: Think about materials that can monitor themselves.
True or False: Bio-inspired robots can adapt their designs based on natural systems.
💡 Hint: Consider how engineers look to nature for solutions.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a maintenance strategy for a bridge using smart materials. What specific smart materials would you employ, and how would they contribute to predictive maintenance?
💡 Hint: Consider combining multiple smart materials.
Critically analyze the advantages and potential drawbacks of implementing bio-inspired robots in urban maintenance. Include specific scenarios where they would excel or struggle.
💡 Hint: Weigh the benefits against costs in urban settings.
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