Why concrete is reinforced with steel rods and not brass rods?

Concrete is reinforced with steel rods because steel has a similar coefficient of thermal expansion to concrete, ensuring that both materials expand and contract at similar rates under temperature changes. Steel also has high tensile strength, making it effective at handling the tensile forces that concrete alone cannot withstand. Brass, while resistant to corrosion, lacks the necessary tensile strength and bonding characteristics with concrete, making it less effective for reinforcement. Additionally, steel is more cost-effective than brass for construction applications.