3.2 - Mechanism
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What is tensile failure?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under tension.
Describe what happens during compressive failure.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when compressive forces are applied.
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What characterizes tensile failure in hardened concrete?
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of how concrete behaves under tension.
True or False: Compressive failure usually involves straightforward microcracking.
💡 Hint: Reflect on all the stages of failure in compressive scenarios.
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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.
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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