Question

Steel can only take up compressive stresses while cast iron is equally strong in compression and tension.

(a) True

(b) False

I have been asked this question in examination.

My enquiry is from Steel in division Steel, Timber, Mortar, Plastics, Non-Ferrous Metals and Alloys of Construction & Building Materials

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) False

Explanation: Cast iron can only take up compressive stresses while steel is equally strong in compression and tension. Due to this, steel has practically replaced cast iron in the practice of building construction these days.