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Reinforced concrete is an important material often preferred to steel construction mainly

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Reinforced concrete is ideally suited for the construction of floor and roof slabs, columns
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Typical use of reinforced concrete in earth retaining structures includes abutments for
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Reinforced concrete is ideally suited for water retaining structures like ground and POPULAR
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Reinforced concrete grid floors comprising beams and slabs are widely used for covering
large areas like conference halls where column free space is essential requirement.

For aircraft hangers, reinforced concrete shells comprising of thin circular slabs and deep
edge beams provide an economical solution.

Reinforced concrete folded plate construction has been used for industrial structures

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where large column free space is required under the roof.

In coastal areas where corrosion is imminent for the construction of marine structures like
wharfs, quay walls, watchtowers and lighthouses. For warehouses in coastal areas,
reinforced concrete trusses are preferred to steel trusses.

Reinforced concrete poles have almost replaced steel poles for power transmissions. Tall
towers for TV transmission are invariably constructed using reinforced concrete.

Multistorey reinforced concrete buildings are routinely adopted for both residential and
office complexes. For heavy duty floors in factories, reinforced concrete is ideally suited due
to its resistance to wear and tear and improved durability.

In atomic structures, reinforced concrete is preferred to steel for pressure vessel

construction due to the superior radiation absorption characteristics of high strength and
high-density concrete.

Reinforced concrete piles, both precast and cast-in-situ have been in used for
foundations of structures of different types like bridges and buildings. Reinforced concrete is
also used in the construction of pavements for highways and airport runways.

Reinforced concrete is a revolutionary material for the construction of most simple to

complex structures. With significant improvements in the quality of cement and steel,
reinforced concrete will continue to find new applications and wide spread use in 21st
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