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Reinforced concrete is a strong durable building material that can be formed into many varied shapes and sizes ranging from a simple rectangular column to a slender curved dome or shell. Its utility and versatility are achieved by combining the best features of concrete and steel. Consider some of the widely differing properties of these two materials that are listed below.
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© 1996 W. H. Mosley, R. Hulse and J. H. Bungey
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Mosley, W.H., Hulse, R., Bungey, J.H. (1996). Properties of Reinforced Concrete. In: Reinforced Concrete Design to Eurocode 2 (EC2). Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-13413-7_1
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