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What is the reinforcement used to resist shearing stresses known as?
What is the reinforcement used to resist shearing stresses known as?
In reinforced concrete construction, what is a tie made of?
In reinforced concrete construction, what is a tie made of?
When is it occasionally necessary to put in two or more layers of steel in reinforced concrete construction?
When is it occasionally necessary to put in two or more layers of steel in reinforced concrete construction?
In reinforced concrete construction, what is the minimum clear distance between bars determined by?
In reinforced concrete construction, what is the minimum clear distance between bars determined by?
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In reinforced concrete construction, if more than one layer of steel is used, what should be the minimum clear vertical distance between layers?
In reinforced concrete construction, if more than one layer of steel is used, what should be the minimum clear vertical distance between layers?
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What type of reinforcement should lie in the same plane in a reinforced concrete beam to enhance economy?
What type of reinforcement should lie in the same plane in a reinforced concrete beam to enhance economy?
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What type of stress in a concrete beam leads to vertical cracks at the center of the span and inclined cracks towards the support?
What type of stress in a concrete beam leads to vertical cracks at the center of the span and inclined cracks towards the support?
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In reinforced concrete beams subjected to diagonal tension, what is the purpose of adding stirrups?
In reinforced concrete beams subjected to diagonal tension, what is the purpose of adding stirrups?
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What method is commonly used to reinforce concrete beams for diagonal tension?
What method is commonly used to reinforce concrete beams for diagonal tension?
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Which type of reinforcing bars are typically used in concrete beams when diagonal tension stresses are large?
Which type of reinforcing bars are typically used in concrete beams when diagonal tension stresses are large?
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What term is used to describe the inclined tensile stresses in addition to tensile and compressive stresses in a beam subjected to bending?
What term is used to describe the inclined tensile stresses in addition to tensile and compressive stresses in a beam subjected to bending?
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Why do stirrups used for reinforcing concrete beams have hooks at their ends?
Why do stirrups used for reinforcing concrete beams have hooks at their ends?
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What type of beams have a single span with a support at each end, without any restraint at the supports?
What type of beams have a single span with a support at each end, without any restraint at the supports?
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Which type of beams are supported at one end only or may be the portion of beams projecting beyond one support?
Which type of beams are supported at one end only or may be the portion of beams projecting beyond one support?
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What characterizes continuous beams in terms of supports?
What characterizes continuous beams in terms of supports?
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Which type of construction system involves Heavy Reinforced Concrete, PreStressed Concrete, and Steel foundations?
Which type of construction system involves Heavy Reinforced Concrete, PreStressed Concrete, and Steel foundations?
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In foundation systems, what does PreStressed Concrete provide compared to traditional concrete?
In foundation systems, what does PreStressed Concrete provide compared to traditional concrete?
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What is a common feature of Reinforced Concrete Columns and Floor Systems?
What is a common feature of Reinforced Concrete Columns and Floor Systems?
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