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Civil Engineering QUESTION #6652
Question 1
Shrinkage and Temperature reinforcement in a slab must be:
  • Placed only at the supports
  • Distributed throughout the slab in both directions
  • Placed perpendicular to the main flexural steel✔️
  • Higher in grade than the main steel
Correct Answer Explanation
In one-way slabs, reinforcement is provided in the direction perpendicular to the main flexural reinforcement to resist stresses from temperature changes and concrete shrinkage.