3.8 - Compatibility with Reinforcement
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Practice Questions
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What do thermal expansion coefficients of concrete and steel help to minimize?
💡 Hint: Think about temperature changes.
What is one way that concrete helps to protect embedded steel?
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of concrete.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the similar thermal expansion coefficient between concrete and steel prevent?
💡 Hint: Remember how temperature can affect materials.
True or False: The bond between steel and concrete is purely due to glue.
💡 Hint: Think about how surfaces interact.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked to design a bridge with reinforced concrete. What measures will you take to ensure the bond between concrete and steel remains strong considering environmental factors?
💡 Hint: Think about both materials' properties and external influences.
Discuss the potential long-term effects on a structure if the thermal expansion of embedded steel is neglected during the design phase.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature affects both materials over time.
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