Document 11
Document 11
Document 11
1. What is R.C.C.? Why do we reinforce concrete? R.C.C. stands for sustained load, which can lead to structural problems over
Reinforced Cement Concrete, a composite material in which time.
concrete's compressive strength is combined with steel • Different kinds of loads: Include dead loads (self-weight of
reinforcement's tensile strength. Concrete is strong in compression but the structure), live loads (occupants, furniture), wind loads,
weak in tension, and reinforcement (steel bars or mesh) compensates
and seismic loads, all of which must be considered in design.
for this weakness, making the structure more durable and flexible under
loads.
The stress-strain curve for steel starts with a linear elastic region,
followed by a yield plateau where the material undergoes significant
deformation without an increase in stress. After this, strain hardening
occurs, increasing the stress until fracture. For concrete, the stress-
strain curve is initially linear, but as stress increases, the curve
becomes non-linear until it peaks at the ultimate strength, after which
failure occurs.