Causes Of Failure Of Reinforced Concrete Structures

A reinforced concrete member can fail mostly in the following cases:

1- When the member is subjected to excessive tension, so as to exceed the permissible stress in steel.

2- When the loading is such that the compressive stress in concrete exceeds its safe permissible value.

3- When the concrete is subjected to excessive shear.

4- On account of the slipping of the steel bars from concrete.

5- Due to the bad quality of materials used that can cause shrinkage creep or thermal effects.

6- When the member is subjected to extremes of temperature, aggressive liquids or gases.