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When exposed to fire, concrete has very little strength left after:(a) 500^oC(b) 300^oC(c) 200^oC(d) 600^oCThis question was addressed to me during an interview.My doubt is from Building Services topic in section Building Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

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The CORRECT ANSWER is (d) 600^oC

Explanation: CONCRETE decomposes when exposed to heat. WATER evaporates, sand, gravel become molten lava LIKE. Up to 200^oC, no changes are noticed. At about 600^oC, significant lossoccurs. At 800-1000oC, it completely gives in.



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