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New lightweight material is stronger than steel
Probably not. Steel rebar is used because it is ductile, that is it stretches and fails gracefully, which complements the brittle nature of concrete.
This material is likely brittle, probably similar in overall behavior to graphite.
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This material is likely brittle, probably similar in overall behavior to graphite.