Practice Mechanism - 3.2 | 13. Failure Mechanism in Hardened Concrete | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is tensile failure?

💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under tension.

Question 2

Easy

Describe what happens during compressive failure.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when compressive forces are applied.

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Question 1

What characterizes tensile failure in hardened concrete?

  • It occurs under compressive loads.
  • It is characterized by sudden cracking.
  • It is a gradual failure process.

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of how concrete behaves under tension.

Question 2

True or False: Compressive failure usually involves straightforward microcracking.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on all the stages of failure in compressive scenarios.

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Question 1

Analyze a scenario where a bridge collapses due to fatigue failure. Identify the contributing factors and propose engineering solutions.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the volume of load cycles the bridge undergoes.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of durability-based failure in coastal concrete structures. Provide real-world examples.

💡 Hint: Consider how environmental exposure impacts concrete longevity.

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