Essentials Of Materials Science And Engineering
Essentials Of Materials Science And Engineering
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781337670845
Author: ASKELAND
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.17P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason of the high strength of the concrete against compression but low against tension needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Force per unit area is called tensile stress. It is associated with tensile forces.

Compressive stress:

When squeezing force is applied to the object it experiences the compressive stress. It is the opposite of the tensile stress.

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