The PRIMARY reason for placing reinforcing steel in concrete is to:

A) support compressive forces.
B) resist compressive forces.
C) resist tensile forces.
D) resist bending forces.


C

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Which involves the development of patient care plans for the coordination and provision of care for complicated cases in a cost-effective manner?

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Muscles of the thorax include the internal and external intercostal and diaphragm

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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