The Primary Purpose of Joint Reinforcement in a CMU Wall

question 8

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of joint reinforcement in a CMU wall is to

• A)increase the compressive strength of the wall.
• B)absorb the tensile stress in the wall caused by the expansion of units.
• C)absorb the compressive stress in the wall caused by the expansion of units.
• D)increase the shear strength of the wall.
• E)absorb the tensile stress in the wall caused by the shrinkage of units.

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