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What is a major concern for structural designers in modern architectural designs?
What is a major concern for structural designers in modern architectural designs?
- Increasing the dimensions of structural members
- Reducing the cost of construction materials
- Providing sufficient structural support amidst space constraints (correct)
- Meeting the aesthetic appeal of the building
What is the primary benefit of using hybrid fibers concrete in construction?
What is the primary benefit of using hybrid fibers concrete in construction?
- Providing a sustainable and durable construction material (correct)
- Reducing the weight of the concrete structure
- Increasing the strength of the concrete structure
- Decreasing the amount of reinforcement used
What is the main reason for adding fibers to concrete mixtures?
What is the main reason for adding fibers to concrete mixtures?
- To improve the aesthetic appeal of concrete structures
- To increase the shear capacity of concrete members (correct)
- To increase the bending capacity of concrete members
- To decrease the weight of concrete structures
What are the two types of failure modes in reinforced concrete members?
What are the two types of failure modes in reinforced concrete members?
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What is the consequence of using hybrid fibers concrete in terms of structural elements?
What is the consequence of using hybrid fibers concrete in terms of structural elements?
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What is the indirect consequence of increasing the dimensions of structural members or using stronger materials?
What is the indirect consequence of increasing the dimensions of structural members or using stronger materials?
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