2 - Stress-Strain Behavior of Hardened Concrete
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Define stress in the context of concrete.
💡 Hint: Consider how forces apply on the material.
What does the strain represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete changes shape under load.
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What defines the ultimate compressive strength of concrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means for a structure when it collapses.
True or False: The stress-strain curve remains linear at all stages of loading.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to materials after reaching their limits.
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Given the stress-strain curve of a particular concrete mix, explain how the curve would differ if the water-cement ratio were increased significantly.
💡 Hint: Consider how water interacts with cement bonds.
Analyze a scenario where a concrete beam undergoes both compressive and tensile loading. Explain the likely outcomes based on the stress-strain behavior discussed.
💡 Hint: Think about structural integrity under mixed loads.
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