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Q: In Reinforce Cement Concrete (RCC) analysis, why is the concrete considered effective in taking compressive forces but not tensile forces?
  • A. Concrete has a low modulus of elasticity.
  • B. Concrete is weak in tension and can crack easily.
  • C. Tensile strength of concrete increases with age.
  • D. Reinforcement bars prevent concrete from taking any tensile forces.
Correct Answer: Option B - In Reinforce Cement Concrete (RCC) analysis, the concrete considered effective in taking compressive forces but not tensile forces because concrete is weak in tension and crack easily.
B. In Reinforce Cement Concrete (RCC) analysis, the concrete considered effective in taking compressive forces but not tensile forces because concrete is weak in tension and crack easily.

Explanations:

In Reinforce Cement Concrete (RCC) analysis, the concrete considered effective in taking compressive forces but not tensile forces because concrete is weak in tension and crack easily.