Problem 6: Find a real-world reinforced concrete failure. Was it a strength or service limit state failure? Discuss what happened and why it happened, and if design codes were changed so the same thing would not happen again.

Q: How is unit weight of concrete affected by its aggregates

A: To analyze the effect of aggregate on the unit weight of concrete.

Q: If a contractor proposes to increase concrete cover beyond contractual specification (i.e. 40mm to…

A: A contractor is a person or company which takes the tender of work to be completed in a specified…

Q: Please describe the quality control of concrete construction.

A: Any structure to be durable, high strength and also for a good view, much-needed factor is quality…

Q: Define the process of modeling reinforced concrete with abaqus?

A: Answer:- Abacus modeling:- On the basis of the central objectives three dimensional Finite Element…

Q: What are the benefits of adding admixtures such as water reducers and air-entraining agents to…

A: Water reducers, as the name suggests, decrease the amount of water needed in the concrete mixture…

Q: What is lightweight concrete, and how does it work? What are the uses of lightweight concrete that…

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Q: USE NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES 2015

A: Given that -    To determine the  net area for the plate shown in figure .   (a)   Ag = 2400×14…

Q: How is the tensile strength of concrete beams increased?

A: The tensile strength of concrete beams increased: Concrete may be a mixture of sand, cement, and…

Q: How to conduct a rebar tensile strength test?

A: Introduction : A sample is typically tugged to its breaking point in a simple tensile test to…

Q: Why is concrete classified and measured separately in different categories?

A: The estimation method has to calculate a variety of objects to plan a cost trade-off from…

Q: how do you find SSD?  how is SSD 1.47?how do you determine breaking conditions? How is it 2.5?

A: The speed of the vehicle = 40 mph The gradient of the uphill = 5% To determine:- The value of the…

Q: 1. Given the following properties of a rectangular concrete beam, b = 250mm, d = 350 mm, F'c = 21…

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of reinforced concrete as structural materials?

A: Reinforced concrete (RCC) is a widely used structural material that is made up of concrete and steel…

Q: a) How water/cement ratio will effect concrete properties? b) Why concrete and steel…

A: A lower W/C ratio leads to higher strength and durability, but may make the mix difficult to work…

Q: describe step-by-step how the concrete flexural strength test is carried out.

A: Universal testing machine used to test Flexural strength of the concrete at which tool rollers…

Q: Is concrete better in supporting compressive loads or tensile loads?

A: The reason is in the structure. Concrete is made up of collection of materials aggregates types,…

Q: What are the potential issues of Green concrete ?

A: potential issues of Green concrete are:

Q: How universal testing machine on testing tensile strength of the reinforcement steel bar works?

A: Universal testing machine consist of  loading frame, Upper and lower cross heads, electric motor,…

Q: What is the permissible tensile strength of concrete , M150 ?

A: Given data: Grade of concrete = M150 To find- The permissible tensile strength of concrete.

Q: Kindly describe the term "shrinkage" as it pertains to reinforced concrete members. What are the…

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Q: HOW DID Lightweight Concrete made?

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Q: Define the importance of Selecting an appropriate value for the compressive strength, f'c , of…

A: Compressive strength is main factor influencing stress strain behavior of concrete and hence should…

Q: When is the Concrete susceptible to cracking?

A: Concept: Complete/incomplete separation of concrete into two or more parts as a result of fracturing…

Q: How does concrete strength affected by Effect of materials and mix proportions?

A: The strength of concrete indicates the resistance of the structure. In the world of construction,…

Q: Q2: Discuss positive aspects of bleeding in concrete.

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Q: List all required code of practice in designing reinforced concrete structural members based on :…

A: For the design of reinforced structural members, certain codal provisions are applied.

Q: 5. Name a testing method performed to check standard tightness of tower bolts. 6. This is a document…

A: Note: Hi! Thank you for the question, As per the honour code, we are allowed to answer three…

Q: what are the physical and mechanical properties of concrete? list differently

A: Solution: Concrete is considered one of the most efficient materials used for construction due to…

Q: What are the types and grades of the steel reinforcement used in reinforced concrete?

A: Steel reinforcement is used in concrete structures to prevent the tensile failure as concrete is…

Q: Q/ By your own opinions, list the factors that affect the compressive strength of concrete , with…

A: The following are the factors that affects the compressive strength of concrete.  Size and Shape of…

Q: Why is strength the property most valued in concrete by designers and quality control engineers?

A: Among the properties of any materials which govern their feasibility to be used in intended place or…

Q: What are the different types of concrete used in construction?

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Q: why do you think, prestressed concrete is pre-cast, instead of cast-in place

A: Precast concrete : Precast concrete is made in a plant an shipped to a site as individual units.…

Q: What’s the process of concrete compression failure?

A: Compression Failure of Concrete. Failure of the concrete mass is witnessed when the load acting on…

Q: 2. Write Ten titles of structural concrete journals.

A: Introduction: Structural Concrete: Leading research with useful applications is published in…

Q: reason for reinforcing concrete members with steel materials

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