Question

Write the advantages of concrete as a structural material

Answer 1

Advantages of Reinforced Concrete. Reinforced concrete has a high compressive strength compared to other building materials. Due to the provided reinforcement, reinforcedconcrete can also withstand a good amount tensile stress. ... The reinforced concrete building system is more durable than any other buildingsystem

Answer 2

Reinforced concrete has a high compressive strength compared to other building materials. Due to the provided reinforcement, reinforced concrete can also withstand a good amount of tensile stress. Fire and weather resistance of reinforced concrete is fair. The reinforced concrete building system is more durable than any other building system. Reinforced concrete, as a fluid material, in the beginning, can be economically moulded into a nearly limitless range of shapes. The maintenance cost of reinforced concrete is very low. In the structure like footings, dams, piers etc. reinforced concrete is the most economical construction material.