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Civil Engineering : Structural Design Specifications - Quiz(MCQ)
The advantage of reinforced concrete is due to ________.
A)
monolithic character
B)
moulding in any desired shape
C)
fire-resisting and durability
D)
monolithic character, moulding any shape and fire-resisting

Correct Answer :   monolithic character, moulding any shape and fire-resisting


Explanation : Reinforced concrete (RC) is a composite material in which concrete’s relatively low tensile strength and ductility are counteracted by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile strength or ductility.

The reinforcement is usually, though not necessarily, steel reinforcing bars (rebar) and is usually embedded passively in the concrete before the concrete sets. Reinforcing schemes are generally designed to resist tensile stresses in particular regions of the concrete that might cause unacceptable cracking and/or structural failure.

Modern reinforced concrete can contain varied reinforcing materials made of steel, polymers or alternate composite material in conjunction with rebar or not. Reinforced concrete may also be permanently stressed (in tension), so as to improve the behaviour of the final structure under working loads.

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