The Stirrups in a Reinforced Concrete Beam Are Used to

question 15

Multiple Choice

The stirrups in a reinforced concrete beam are used to

• A)reduce the deflection of the beam.
• B)increase the strength of the beam in shear.
• C)increase the durability of the beam.
• D)increase the strength of the beam in bending.
• E)none of the above.

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