1.2 - Compressive Failure
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Practice Questions
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Define compressive failure in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under high loads.
What is microcracking?
💡 Hint: Consider the first signs of distress in concrete.
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What begins to happen to concrete before compressive failure?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens first as stress increases.
True or False: Compressive failure is less severe than tensile failure.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of each type of failure.
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Analyze a structural design that has failed due to compressive forces. What factors would you investigate to determine the cause of failure?
💡 Hint: Consider the entire lifecycle of the structure.
Your team is designing a concrete bridge meant to withstand heavy traffic loads. What measures will you implement to prevent compressive failure?
💡 Hint: Think about all the stages from design to execution.
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