Practice Development Of Reinforced Concrete (1.6.1)

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Question 1.
What material is added to concrete to make it reinforced?
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Think about what makes concrete stronger under stress.
Question 2.
Name one application of reinforced concrete.
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Consider structures that require strength.
3Question 3.
Who patented the reinforced concrete system?
- Joseph Aspdin
- François Hennebique
- John Smeaton
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Think about the historical figure related to concrete.
4Question 4.
True or False: Reinforced concrete is only good under compression.
- True
- False
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Recall what makes reinforced concrete special.
Question 5.
Analyze the failures of concrete structures without reinforcement. What are the implications for urban planning?
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Consider the limitations of pure concrete under stress.
Question 6.
Propose a design for a new bridge using reinforced concrete. What factors must you consider?
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Think about how different forces interact with bridge structures.

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