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What is the purpose of including reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
What is the purpose of including reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
- To compensate for concrete's low tensile strength and ductility (correct)
- To improve the concrete's thermal conductivity
- To increase the overall weight of the concrete
- To enhance the concrete's resistance to compression
What is the most common material used for reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
What is the most common material used for reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
- Steel bars (rebar) (correct)
- Aluminum bars
- Wood fibers
- Plastic polymers
What is the purpose of reinforcing schemes in reinforced concrete?
What is the purpose of reinforcing schemes in reinforced concrete?
- To resist tensile stresses and prevent unacceptable cracking (correct)
- To increase the concrete's alkalinity
- To reduce the overall weight of the concrete
- To enhance the concrete's resistance to fire
What technique is employed to reinforce concrete besides embedding steel bars passively?
What technique is employed to reinforce concrete besides embedding steel bars passively?
What are the most common methods of permanently stressing reinforced concrete in the United States?
What are the most common methods of permanently stressing reinforced concrete in the United States?
Which of the following materials is NOT mentioned as a possible reinforcing material in modern reinforced concrete?
Which of the following materials is NOT mentioned as a possible reinforcing material in modern reinforced concrete?
What is the purpose of post-tensioning in reinforcing concrete?
What is the purpose of post-tensioning in reinforcing concrete?
What does the alkalinity of the concrete protect the steel rebar from?
What does the alkalinity of the concrete protect the steel rebar from?
What is the purpose of permanently stressing reinforced concrete in the United States?
What is the purpose of permanently stressing reinforced concrete in the United States?
What are the most common materials used for reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
What are the most common materials used for reinforcement in reinforced concrete?
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Reinforcement purpose
Reinforcement purpose
To compensate for concrete's low tensile strength and ductility.
Common reinforcement
Common reinforcement
Steel bars, commonly known as rebar.
Reinforcing schemes
Reinforcing schemes
To resist tensile stresses and prevent unacceptable cracking.
Reinforcement technique
Reinforcement technique
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Stressing methods
Stressing methods
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Post-tensioning purpose
Post-tensioning purpose
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Reinforcement materials
Reinforcement materials
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Protect steel rebar
Protect steel rebar
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Purpose of stressing
Purpose of stressing
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How does that work?
How does that work?
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