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1.2 Advantages And Disadvantages of
concrete in construction industry.
• Disadvantages of concrete
– Low tensile strength and cracks easily
– Shrinks on drying and expands on wetting will lead to
cracks
– Expands and contracts with the changes in
temperature
– Creep (prestressed concrete production)
– Liable to disintegrate by alkali and sulphate attack
– Lack of ductility inherent in concrete to be used
earthquake resistant design.
