Question

A reinforced concrete beam is cast during a summer
month when the ambient temperature is around 42°C.
During the winter when the ambient temperature is
around 5°C, the stress in the concrete will be:
(1) Compressive
(2) Compressive as well as tensile as in flexure
(3) Tensile
(4) The same as at the time of casting

Answer 1

compressive as well as tensile as in flexure