Civil Engineering - Strength of Materials - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Strength of Materials - Section 1 (Q.No. 47)
47.
A reinforced concrete beam is assumed to be made of
Discussion:
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Dharmendra Jaiswal said:
8 years ago
Yes, a reinforced concrete beam is made of heterogeneous material but we assume in design its a homogenous structure.
Tailam said:
8 years ago
We are designed it as a homogeneous material but it should be in nature it acts like as a heterogeneous material am I right?
Elbesy said:
8 years ago
It is heterogeneous but in design, it is assumed homogeneous.
Dalisha said:
9 years ago
Yes, it is right that's why we take a separate factor of safety for reinforcement and for concrete.
Saunak said:
9 years ago
Rcc beam is ASSUMED as a homogeneous material.
Subhankar said:
9 years ago
But the Q is assumed. The concrete is assumed as homogeneous.
Bhavsingh said:
10 years ago
Yes, concrete is a heterogeneous mixture. Because of in mixture different ingredients are there (cement, sand, aggregates and water).
Homogeneous means only one material of mixture.
Homogeneous means only one material of mixture.
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