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What is the definition of 'creep' in concrete?
What is the definition of 'creep' in concrete?
- Deformations of concrete only under self-weight
- Deformations of concrete under temporary loads
- Time dependent deformations of concrete under permanent loads (correct)
- Immediate deformations of concrete under permanent loads
Which type of load causes creep in concrete?
Which type of load causes creep in concrete?
- Intermittent loads
- Temporary loads
- Permanent loads (correct)
- Cyclic loads
What is the main factor influencing the creep of concrete?
What is the main factor influencing the creep of concrete?
- Permanent loads (correct)
- Humidity levels
- Temporary loads
- Temperature changes
How would you describe the deformations in concrete under creep?
How would you describe the deformations in concrete under creep?
Which factor does NOT play a significant role in influencing the creep of concrete?
Which factor does NOT play a significant role in influencing the creep of concrete?
How does creep behave as the relative humidity decreases?
How does creep behave as the relative humidity decreases?
What is the relationship between ambient relative humidity and creep?
What is the relationship between ambient relative humidity and creep?
In what way does creep respond to changes in relative humidity?
In what way does creep respond to changes in relative humidity?
What happens to creep when relative humidity rises?
What happens to creep when relative humidity rises?
How is creep affected by higher levels of relative humidity?
How is creep affected by higher levels of relative humidity?
What happens to creep as the water-cement ratio increases?
What happens to creep as the water-cement ratio increases?
What happens to concrete if the load is maintained for a considerable period of time?
What happens to concrete if the load is maintained for a considerable period of time?
How does the age of concrete affect the rate of creep?
How does the age of concrete affect the rate of creep?
How does concrete behave when subjected to a constant load over time?
How does concrete behave when subjected to a constant load over time?
What effect does a high water-cement ratio have on the strength of concrete?
What effect does a high water-cement ratio have on the strength of concrete?
What change occurs in concrete if the load is kept constant for an extended period?
What change occurs in concrete if the load is kept constant for an extended period?
How does the rate of creep change with low w/c ratio?
How does the rate of creep change with low w/c ratio?
If a load is applied to concrete for a long time, what deformation can be expected?
If a load is applied to concrete for a long time, what deformation can be expected?
What impact does the age of concrete have on its durability?
What impact does the age of concrete have on its durability?
What is the result of maintaining a load on concrete without any change for an extended period of time?
What is the result of maintaining a load on concrete without any change for an extended period of time?
How does creep affect internal stresses in concrete structures?
How does creep affect internal stresses in concrete structures?
What is the impact of creep on the occurrence of cracking in concrete structures?
What is the impact of creep on the occurrence of cracking in concrete structures?
How does nonuniform shrinkage contribute to the reduction of cracking in concrete structures?
How does nonuniform shrinkage contribute to the reduction of cracking in concrete structures?
What is one of the benefits of creep in concrete structures?
What is one of the benefits of creep in concrete structures?
How does creep contribute to the overall durability of concrete structures?
How does creep contribute to the overall durability of concrete structures?
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