Concrete Myths
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| Concrete has no tensile strength – and it plays no part in design |
| Cracks lead to corrosion |
| Reinforcement helps to prevent cracking |
| Creep is a problem |
| Cracks have several different causes |
| Cracks in reinforced concrete get wider with increased stress |
| Reinforcing fabric controls cracking |
| The thicker the concrete the more waterproof it is |
| Basement slabs need movement joints |
| Concrete can’t be too strong |
| High-strength concrete is just that |
| Concrete is fireproof |
| Radiation can escape through cracks in concrete |
| Chlorinated water can lead to chloride-induced corrosion of reinforcement |
| Permeable aggregate leads to permeable concrete |
| You can’t have too much cover to your reinforcement |
| Lightweight aggregate concrete has less resistance to abrasion than normal weight concrete |
| Curing and drying are the same thing |
| Horse urine attacks concrete stable floors |
| Hot cement speeds up the concrete setting time |