Practice - Tensile Strength
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Practice Questions
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Define tensile strength in concrete.
💡 Hint: Think about how concrete behaves under pulling forces.
What percentage of compressive strength is tensile strength typically?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between these two types of strength.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary characteristic measured by tensile strength?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you pull on concrete.
True or False: Tensile strength is typically about 5% of compressive strength.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the typical ratios we've discussed.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate a case study where a pavement cracked due to improper tensile strength. Suggest different design techniques to enhance its tensile strength.
💡 Hint: Consider different ways of mixing and testing concrete.
Given a concrete sample with a compressive strength of 50 MPa, calculate the expected tensile strength and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Remember our discussion of the relationship between different strengths.
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