4.1 - Definition
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Define hardened concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about the process after concrete is set.
What is the difference between tensile failure and compressive failure?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the concrete reacts under different types of forces.
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What is hardened concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what concrete goes through after being poured.
Which failure mechanism occurs when tensile stress exceeds concrete's tensile strength?
💡 Hint: Focus on how concrete breaks under tension.
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Design an experiment to compare the compressive and tensile failure of two concrete mixtures: standard vs. high-strength concrete.
💡 Hint: Focus on the setup for applying loads and measuring the outcomes.
Evaluate the impact of temperature on the stress-strain behavior of concrete by proposing a theoretical study.
💡 Hint: Consider factors such as thermal expansion and hydration effects.
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