Practice - Use/Maintenance
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Practice Questions
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Define durability in the context of construction materials.
💡 Hint: Think about how long a material can endure without needing replacement.
Explain why assessing embodied energy is important when selecting construction materials.
💡 Hint: Consider the full lifecycle of a material including its production and transportation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is meant by 'embodied energy'?
💡 Hint: Look at the full lifecycle, not just one phase.
True or False: Higher durability in construction materials generally leads to reduced maintenance needs.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to less durable materials.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a new building project. What factors would be most important when selecting materials based on durability, embodied energy, and emissions? Discuss each factor's impact.
💡 Hint: Think about how each factor relates to sustainability.
Analyze how the choice between two materials for flooring - vinyl versus bamboo - affects embodied energy and emissions. List pros and cons.
💡 Hint: Consider lifecycle analysis between natural and synthetic materials.
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