The torsion resisting capacity of a given reinforced concrete section. (a) Decreases with decrease in stirrups spacing. (b) Decreases with increase in longitudinal bars. (c) Does not depend upon stirrups and longitudinal steels. (d) Increases with increase in stirrups and longitudinal steels.

The torsion resisting capacity of a given reinforced concrete section.
(a) Decreases with decrease in stirrups spacing.
(b) Decreases with increase in longitudinal bars.
(c) Does not depend upon stirrups and longitudinal steels.
(d) Increases with increase in stirrups and longitudinal steels.
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(d) Increases with increase in stirrups and longitudinal steels.
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