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The two principle advantages of concrete as a construction material are its relative cheapness and the ease with which it can be handled and placed while it is in the plastic state. The principle structural advantages of concrete are its great compressive strength and its durability. Concrete can withstand very high compressive load. This is what makes concrete so suitable for the foundations, walls and columns of buildings, and for driveways and walks as well. 天津城建大学土木工程学院 The principle structural disadvantage of concrete is its poor tensile strength. That is, it can not withstand pulling or