Given that dead load = 50 psf, live load = 25 psf, roof live load = 25 psf, snow load = 30 psf, and wind load = 45 psf, determine the largest factored load.
The 7- and 28-day strengths are reduced by cold temperatures…
The 7- and 28-day strengths are reduced by cold temperatures, although the long-term strength tends to be enhanced.
Which of the following does not affect compressive strength?
Which of the following does not affect compressive strength?
A group of 25 tests on a given type of concrete had a mean s…
A group of 25 tests on a given type of concrete had a mean strength of 4,000 psi and a standard deviation of 400 psi. Does this concrete satisfy the strength requirement for 4,000 psi concrete?
A higher water/cement ratio reduces the porosity of the hard…
A higher water/cement ratio reduces the porosity of the hardened concrete and thus increases the number of interlocking solids.
Choose the equation that will give the largest factored load…
Choose the equation that will give the largest factored load when D = 29 kip, L = 2 kip, Lr = 16 kip, and S = 20 kip.
The density of reinforced concrete is often assumed to be __…
The density of reinforced concrete is often assumed to be _____ lb/ft3.
Drop panels, capitals, and brackets tend to increase slab de…
Drop panels, capitals, and brackets tend to increase slab deflections.
High-strength concrete is less economical for many applicati…
High-strength concrete is less economical for many applications. The most effective use of high-strength concrete of the following choices is in _______.
Serviceability limit states involve structural collapse, whe…
Serviceability limit states involve structural collapse, whereas strength limit states involve disruption of the functional use of the structure but not collapse.