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Development of Reinforced Concrete

1.6.1 - Development of Reinforced Concrete

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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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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 1 Hard

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

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

Challenge 2 Hard

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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