The amount of reinforcement for main bars in a slab, is based upon (a) Maximum bending moment (b) Minimum bending moment (c) Maximum shear force (d) Minimum shear force

The amount of reinforcement for main bars in a slab, is based upon
(a) Maximum bending moment
(b) Minimum bending moment
(c) Maximum shear force
(d) Minimum shear force
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(a) Maximum bending moment
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