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A significant advantage of glass-fiber-reinforced concrete panels over architectural precast concrete panels is which one of the following?
Suggested Answer: C
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Glass-fiber-reinforced concrete (GFRC) panels offer several advantages compared to architectural precast concrete panels:
GFRC panels are lighter due to their thin profile and use of fiber reinforcement, reducing structural load and facilitating installation.
Precast concrete panels are heavier and thicker.
Strength of GFRC is adequate but typically not higher than traditional precast.
Quality control and fabrication time are comparable or vary depending on the project and fabrication process.
Therefore, the significant advantage is decreased weight.
32 comments · newest first
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Cary
6 months ago
Time is money, but I still think weight is the biggest plus.
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Tamesha
7 months ago
D) Decreased fabrication time could save money.
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Francine
7 months ago
Quality is key, but I still prefer the weight advantage.
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Pamella
7 months ago
True, but weight can really impact the project.
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Ashanti
8 months ago
But what about A) Increased strength? That's important too.
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Junita
8 months ago
Agreed, lighter panels are easier to handle.
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Giovanna
8 months ago
I think it's C) Decreased weight.
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Carmela
8 months ago
B) Increased quality control is key for durability too!
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Isaac
8 months ago
A) Increased strength is also a major benefit!
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Denna
8 months ago
Really? I thought precast was already pretty light.
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Van
9 months ago
C) Decreased weight is a big plus!
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Veronika
9 months ago
I feel like D) Decreased fabrication time could be a factor too, especially since glass-fiber panels can be easier to handle. But I keep coming back to the weight issue.
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Sharen
9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about this one. I thought glass-fiber-reinforced concrete had advantages in strength, but I can’t recall if that’s a significant enough difference.
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Hyman
9 months ago
I remember practicing a similar question about the benefits of different concrete types. I think B) Increased quality control could also be a valid option, but I’m leaning towards C.
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Selene
9 months ago
Decreased weight and faster fabrication? Sounds like a win-win to me. Where do I sign up for these magical glass-fiber panels?
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Yolande
9 months ago
A) Increased strength? Psh, I'd rather have a panel I can lift with one hand. Strength is overrated.
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Natalie
10 months ago
I think the answer might be C) Decreased weight, but I'm not entirely sure. We discussed how glass-fiber-reinforced concrete is lighter than traditional concrete.
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Bong
10 months ago
Totally agree, lighter panels make a huge difference.
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Arlie
10 months ago
I lean towards B) Increased quality control. More consistent results!
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Felix
11 months ago
D) Decreased fabrication time? Sign me up! Faster production means faster project completion.
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Germaine
11 months ago
B) Increased quality control is crucial for any construction project. Gotta make sure those panels are up to snuff.
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Alecia
11 months ago
I agree, C) Decreased weight is the way to go. Who needs heavy concrete when you can have featherlight glass-fiber panels?
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Sabrina
11 months ago
C) Decreased weight is definitely the biggest advantage. Lighter panels are easier to handle and install.
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Elden
12 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is C) Decreased weight. Glass-fiber-reinforced concrete is known for being lighter and more lightweight compared to traditional precast concrete panels.
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Remona
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused on this one. Is it talking about the advantages in terms of construction, cost, or something else? I'll have to re-read the question and options more closely.
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Fletcher
12 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The key advantage of glass-fiber-reinforced concrete is that it's lighter, so the answer has to be C) Decreased weight. Feels pretty straightforward to me.
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Norah
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. The options seem pretty similar, so I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each.
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Asuncion
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) Decreased weight. Glass-fiber-reinforced concrete is generally lighter than traditional precast concrete.
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William
6 months ago
And that can save on costs too!
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Mollie
6 months ago
Plus, it can reduce structural load.
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Geoffrey
10 months ago
Definitely, lighter materials are easier to handle.
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Tresa
10 months ago
I agree, C) Decreased weight makes sense.