Practice Biological Deterioration (3.3) - Durability of Construction Materials

Practice: Biological Deterioration

Lesson 3.3Durability of Construction Materials

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Question 1.
What is biological deterioration?
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Think about how nature interacts with human-made materials.
Question 2.
Name a plant-related factor that promotes biological deterioration.
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Consider what organisms like to grow in.
3Question 3.
What causes biological deterioration?
- A) Extreme temperatures
- B) Living organisms
- C) High pressure
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Consider what organisms do to materials.
4Question 4.
True or False: Moisture is a factor that contributes to biological deterioration.
- True
- False
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What environment do these organisms thrive in?
Question 5.
Investigate a local structure that could be vulnerable to biological deterioration. Identify the materials used and the factors contributing to this deterioration.
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Think about where moisture accumulates in your structure.
Question 6.
Propose a research project studying the effectiveness of various coatings on preventing biological deterioration in concrete.
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How would you quantify deterioration levels before and after applying treatments?

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