The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is very small to that – McqOptions

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1.	The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is very small to that of steel, eliminating large internal stresses due to differences in thermal expansion or contraction.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

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