Practice Development of Reinforced Concrete - 1.6.1 | 1. Historical Background | Civil Engineering Materials, Testing & Evaluation - Vol 1
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1.6.1 - Development of Reinforced Concrete

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What material is added to concrete to make it reinforced?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes concrete stronger under stress.

Question 2

Easy

Name one application of reinforced concrete.

💡 Hint: Consider structures that require strength.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Who patented the reinforced concrete system?

  • Joseph Aspdin
  • François Hennebique
  • John Smeaton

💡 Hint: Think about the historical figure related to concrete.

Question 2

True or False: Reinforced concrete is only good under compression.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall what makes reinforced concrete special.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the failures of concrete structures without reinforcement. What are the implications for urban planning?

💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of pure concrete under stress.

Question 2

Propose a design for a new bridge using reinforced concrete. What factors must you consider?

💡 Hint: Think about how different forces interact with bridge structures.

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