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) Define Concrete
Concrete is a composite material, which is made from a mixture of cement, aggregate
(sand or gravel), water and sometimes admixtures in required proportions. It is one of the most
important and useful materials for construction work. When all the ingredients (cement,
aggregate, water) are mixed in the required proportions, the cement and water start a reaction
with each other to bind themselves into a hardens mass. This hardens rock-like mass is known as
concrete.
2.) Define Reinforced Concrete
Reinforced concrete (RC) is a composite material in which concrete's relatively low tensile
strength and ductility are counteracted by the inclusion of reinforcement having higher tensile
strength and/or ductility. Reinforcing schemes are generally designed to resist tensile stresses in
particular regions of the concrete that might cause unacceptable cracking and/or structural
failure. Reinforced concrete is one of the most widely used modern building materials. It is widely
used for construction on a large scale due to its desirable mechanical properties.
3.) Properties of Reinforced Concrete
The tensile strength of reinforced concrete is about one-tenth of its compressive strength.
The main steps of using reinforced concrete are mixing, casting, and curing. All of this
affects the final strength.
The cost of the forms used for casting RC is relatively higher.
For multi-storied building the RCC column section for is larger than steel section as the
compressive strength is lower in the case of RCC.
Shrinkage causes crack development and strength loss.
The tensile strength of reinforced concrete is about one-tenth of its compressive strength.
The main steps of using reinforced concrete are mixing, casting, and curing. All of this
affects the final strength.
The cost of the forms used for casting RC is relatively higher.
For multi-storied building the RCC column section for is larger than steel section as the
compressive strength is lower in the case of RCC.
Shrinkage causes crack development and strength loss.