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Why Concrete Is Weak Without Reinforcement

Concrete is incredibly strong in compression - but very weak in tension. That’s why engineers add reinforcement. In this video, I explain why reinforcement is needed, how rebar helps, and how ...
The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025 final between Pakistan and India is set to take place in Dubai on Sunday. However, tensions between the two sides have cast doubt over the traditional pre-final ...
Several room air-conditioner makers and dealers have started pre-booking of units with reduced prices, anticipating a pent-up demand as lower GST rates take effect next week, and are quite buoyed by ...
Several room air conditioner (AC) manufacturers and dealers have started pre-booking units at reduced prices, anticipating a surge in demand as lower GST rates take effect next week. The early ...
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) Several room air-conditioner makers and dealers have started pre-booking of units with reduced prices, anticipating a pent-up demand as lower GST rates take effect next week, ...
Hang Seng and Shanghai stocks slipped as profit-taking hit tech shares after Monday’s strong rally. Gold surged to a record $3,509 as traders hedged against Fed uncertainty, tariffs, and stagflation ...
Ecologists have observed a species of nocturnal spider attracting prey to its web using the bioluminescent beacons of already trapped fireflies. This rare example of a predator exploiting its prey's ...
Marc-Andre ter Stegen is currently the hottest topic in Barcelona right now, with the goalkeeper currently in an open war with the club. Recent drama surrounding ter Stegen refusing to sign the ...
In another shooting incident in poll-bound Bihar, Dr Tapeshwar Prasad, a retired Health Department official, was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Gaya on Saturday morning, the ...
(MENAFN- Market Press Release) July 14, 2025 1:46 am - When working with post-tensioned concrete, safety and precision are critical. Post-tensioned (PT) slabs are reinforced with high-tension steel ...