Why is cover provided in beams, slabs, lintels, columns, etc ? What is the drawback of not providing cover in the same?

Answer Posted / pandu

If cover is not provided the reinforcement will expose to
atmosphere due to this the steel may get corrosion leading
this the structure may fail.

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