Concrete resists tensile forces while steel reinforcement resists compressive forces.

Concrete resists tensile forces while steel reinforcement resists compressive forces.

• A. True
• B. Not Applicable
• C. False
• D. Both

Answer: (C)

Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension; it cracks when pulled. Steel reinforcement is added because steel has high tensile strength and good ductility, so it resists pulling forces and holds the cracked concrete together. In reinforced concrete, the concrete typically carries the compressive part of loads, while the steel takes the tensile part. The statement reverses these roles, so it is not correct.

Concrete is strong in compression but weak in tension; it cracks when pulled. Steel reinforcement is added because steel has high tensile strength and good ductility, so it resists pulling forces and holds the cracked concrete together. In reinforced concrete, the concrete typically carries the compressive part of loads, while the steel takes the tensile part. The statement reverses these roles, so it is not correct.