Limit state of collapse deals with [ A ] strength and stability of the structure [ B ] conditions such as deflection, cracking [ C ] durability [ D ] all the above

Limit state of collapse deals with
[ A ] strength and stability of the structure
[ B ] conditions such as deflection, cracking
[ C ] durability
[ D ] all the above
by

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[ A ] strength and stability of the structure
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