Steel Reinforcing Bars, Called Rebars, Are Used in Concrete to Increase

question 12

Multiple Choice

Steel reinforcing bars, called rebars, are used in concrete to increase its ____.

• A) compressive strength
• B) tensile strength
• C) heat resistance
• D) moisture resistance

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