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, whereas strength limit states involve disruption of the functional use of the structure but not collapse.

Damage or failure from extreme earthquakes is an example of a _______.

Given that dead load = 52 kips, live load = 22 kips, rain load = 4 kips, and wind load = 12 kips, choose the equation that represents the largest factored load.

In LRFD, factor adjustments for service loads are typically _______ 1.

The most common types of reinforcement for nonprestressed concrete members are hot-rolled deformed bars and _______.

Damage or collapse in extreme earthquakes is an example of a special limit state.

In structural design, the symbol AT represents _______.

For a beam to safely support loads, in every section of the beam the resistances must be _______ the effects of the loads.

Column brackets are widely used in apartments because the underside of the slab is flat and can therefore be used as the ceiling of the room below.