question archive Show two reasons why concrete is superior to stone, timber and steel? A
Show two reasons why concrete is superior to stone, timber and steel? A
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Show two reasons why concrete is superior to stone, timber and steel?
A.1:(i) Stone, timber and steel cannot be fitted to any mould, but concreteduring its green stage can fit to any mould. (ii) Structures made of stone, timber and steel have several joints, butdifferent elements of concrete structures can be cast monolithically.
Q.2:Define integrated structure.A.2:Integrated structure is onewhere each part of the structure satisfies boththe structural requirements of strength and serviceability and architecturalrequirements of aesthetics and functionality.Q.3:State four objectives of the designof reinforced concrete structure.
