Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Over-reinforced sections are avoided mainly because they:
Concrete Technology & RCCOver-reinforced sectionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Are too ductile
B
Have no compression zone
C
Fail suddenly by concrete crushing before steel yield
D
Cannot carry load
Correct Answer
C. Fail suddenly by concrete crushing before steel yield
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Over-reinforced sections may fail in a brittle manner due to concrete crushing. Reference: Limit state flexure provisions | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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