Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

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ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 16 - Composites - Questions and Problems - Page 677: 16.4b

Answer

Limitations of concrete as a structural material: 1. It is relatively weak and extremely brittle 2. Large concrete structures can experience considerable thermal expansion and contraction with temperature fluctuations 3. Water penetrates into its external pores which may lead to severe cracking in cold weather due to freeze-thaw cycles

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Limitations of concrete as a structural material: 1. It is relatively weak and extremely brittle 2. Large concrete structures can experience considerable thermal expansion and contraction with temperature fluctuations 3. Water penetrates into its external pores which may lead to severe cracking in cold weather due to freeze-thaw cycles
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