Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Expansion joints are provided mainly to reduce stresses due to:
Concrete Technology & RCCExpansion jointsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Temperature, shrinkage and creep movements
B
Only shear force
C
Only bending moment
D
Only dead load
Correct Answer
A. Temperature, shrinkage and creep movements
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Expansion joints allow movement and reduce restraint-induced cracking. Reference: Clause 27 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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