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Is Concrete Stiffer Than Steel?


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Explanation:

  1. Yes, concrete is stiffer than steel. Because concrete has a higher compressive strength than steel.
  2. Steel bars are inserted in the concrete to accommodate tension pressures.
  3. The concrete wall alone is far more powerful than the steel mass.

Hence, the concrete is stiffer than steel.


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