A Bridge Is Made with Segments of Concrete 50 M $\degree$

question 38

Multiple Choice

A bridge is made with segments of concrete 50 m long. If the linear expansion coefficient is 12 *10-6 ( $\degree$ C) -, how much spacing (in cm) is needed to allow for expansion during an extreme temperature change of 60 $\degree$ C?

• A)10
• B)3.6
• C)7.5
• D)5.0
• E)9.5

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