3.5 - Effects of Creep
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Practice Questions
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What is creep in concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when a load is applied to concrete over time.
Name the first stage of creep.
💡 Hint: It happens immediately when the load is applied.
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What is creep?
💡 Hint: Think about how the load changes the structure over time.
True or False: Tertiary creep is the most common stage in well-designed structures.
💡 Hint: Reflect on different stages and their significance.
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Explain how you would assess the risk of creep in a newly constructed prestressed concrete bridge. What measurements or tools would you employ?
💡 Hint: Consider both the environmental and material factors.
Design a simple experiment to observe the effects of different stress levels on creep in concrete samples. What variables will you control?
💡 Hint: Think about how controlled the environment needs to be.
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