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Structures
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38.
In your notebook, draw diagrams on these pages.
Label the structural elements, the material used in
each part of the structure and the types of stress each
part bears.
What stresses do concrete and reinforced concrete
bear? What stress acts on steel elements? Why do you
think that is?
The elements made of concrete mainly bear compression
forces, those made of reinforced concrete resist bending
forces, and those made of steel support traction forces. This is
because each type of force creates the maximum resistance in
each material.
