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Concrete structures require a larger volume and greater weight of material than does a comparable steel structure.

Lengths of reinforcing bars are generally given in 1-in. increments.

The definitive design specification for reinforced concrete buildings in the United States is ACI 327.

Excessive crack widths is an example of a _______.

An action is anything that gives rise to stresses in a structure. A direct action is a movement or deformation that does not result from applied loads, but that causes stresses in a structure.

A structural fuse is a structural element that helps prevent, or at least limit, a progressive collapse.

In structural design, the symbol Lo represents _______.

Which of the following does not affect compressive strength?

In structural design, the symbol AI represents _______.

Engineers will generally design individual systems within a building, while an architect will provide the over-all building layout.