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What is the main feature of RichLite countertops?
What is the main feature of RichLite countertops?
- Capable of self-repair
- Infused with carbon fiber
- Created using liquid granite
- Made of 70% recycled paper (correct)
How does self-repairing cement repair cracks in sidewalks or roadways?
How does self-repairing cement repair cracks in sidewalks or roadways?
- Deploys microcapsules releasing a glue-like epoxy resin (correct)
- Mixes with liquid granite to create a new surface layer
- Releases microcapsules that fill cracks with carbon fiber
- Absorbs heat to expand and close up the cracks
What is the primary use of Flexicomb in construction?
What is the primary use of Flexicomb in construction?
- Creating flexible honeycomb structures for lighting fixtures (correct)
- Making solid sheets for countertops
- Building lightweight furniture
- Reinforcing surfaces like fiberglass
What makes carbon fiber a desirable material for engineering structures?
What makes carbon fiber a desirable material for engineering structures?
Which industry was RichLite initially used in before being available for architectural purposes?
Which industry was RichLite initially used in before being available for architectural purposes?
What unique feature does liquid granite offer for construction materials?
What unique feature does liquid granite offer for construction materials?
What is the defining characteristic of polymers?
What is the defining characteristic of polymers?
Which material is known for being lighter than steel, aluminum, concrete, and brick?
Which material is known for being lighter than steel, aluminum, concrete, and brick?
What distinguishes SensiTile from traditional tiles?
What distinguishes SensiTile from traditional tiles?
What is the main feature of electrified wood?
What is the main feature of electrified wood?
What is a common property among metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites?
What is a common property among metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites?
Which type of material consists of aggregate, cement, additives, and water?
Which type of material consists of aggregate, cement, additives, and water?
What are engineering structures composed of?
What are engineering structures composed of?
Why is it necessary for civil engineers to be conversant with the properties of materials of construction?
Why is it necessary for civil engineers to be conversant with the properties of materials of construction?
Which of the following is NOT a property that may be required in construction materials according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a property that may be required in construction materials according to the text?
What are the factors that form the basis of various systems of classifications of materials in material science and engineering?
What are the factors that form the basis of various systems of classifications of materials in material science and engineering?
What do the service conditions of buildings demand according to the text?
What do the service conditions of buildings demand according to the text?
Why should civil engineers study materials properly before making the final selection for a particular use?
Why should civil engineers study materials properly before making the final selection for a particular use?
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