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Concrete is basically strong in compression butWEAK IN TENSION this limitation can be compensated by providing steel as being strong in tension it takes the tensile forces and make section safe in tension.......moreover both concrete and steel have same coefficient for thermal expansion so there are no additional stresses due to temperature change.
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Define steel reinforced concrete?
Steel reinforced concrete is concrete with rods of steel running through it.
Why concrete bridges have steel rods inside them?
The steel rods are there to strengthen the concrete - making it reinforced concrete.
How do you calculate the vol of steel to a given vol of concrete?
how calculate steel in concrete
What was the Tacoma Bridge made out of?
The basic matetrials were steel and concrete.
Can you pour concrete to a steel column?
Yes, you can pour concrete around a steel column, typically as part of a foundation or structural support system. It's important to ensure proper bonding and integration between the steel and the concrete, often achieved by cleaning the steel surface and using a bonding agent if necessary. Reinforcement, such as steel rebar, may also be used to enhance the strength and stability of the concrete around the column. Proper curing of the concrete is essential for achieving optimal strength and durability.
What is more fire resistant steel or concrete?
Concrete is much more fire resistant. This is shown by the design of reinforced concrete structure where the steel is placed within the concrete. A major reason is that the concrete protects the steel from any fire. Steel only construction requires the steel to be covered in a fire protection material.
Can you pour concrete to steel bars painted with red oxide primer?
No, it is not recommended to pour concrete directly onto steel bars painted with red oxide primer. The primer may prevent proper adhesion between the concrete and the steel, leading to a weaker bond and potential structural issues. It is important to remove any paint or primer from the steel bars before pouring concrete to ensure a strong and durable connection between the two materials.
What kinds of materials are used to build highway bridges?
depends on the bridge type really. most are steel and concrete.
What is heavier a steel beam or concrete beam?
Steel is heavier than concrete for the same volume, however steel buildings are generally lighter. This is because steel buildings utilize high strength of steel, so volume of steel in steel buildings is much smaller than volume of concrete in concrete buildings. In another words in steel buildings much less volume of material is needed for the same strength compared to concrete buildings.
Why partial safety factor of concrete is more than steel?
Concrete is unpredictable compared to steel...
What matereals is the humber bridge made out of?
Mainly re-enforced concrete (concrete that's been set around steel rods). The cables are made from many long strands of steel.
Why the partial safety factor of concrete is higher than that for steel?
because concrete is unpredictable than steel
