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Q: Partial safety for concrete and steel are 1.5 and 1.15 respectively, because___:
  • A. Concrete is heterogeneous while steel is homogeneous
  • B. The control on the quality of concrete is not as good as that of steel
  • C. Concrete is weak in tension
  • D. Voids in concrete are 0.5% while those in steel are 0.15%
Correct Answer: Option B - Partial safety factor for concrete and steel are 1.5 and 1.15 respectively, because the control on the quality of concrete is not as good as that of steel.
B. Partial safety factor for concrete and steel are 1.5 and 1.15 respectively, because the control on the quality of concrete is not as good as that of steel.

Explanations:

Partial safety factor for concrete and steel are 1.5 and 1.15 respectively, because the control on the quality of concrete is not as good as that of steel.