The transverse reinforcements provided at right angles to the main reinforcement. (a) To distribute the load. (b) To resist the temp stresses (c) To resist the shrinkage stresses (d) All the above

The transverse reinforcements provided at right angles to the main reinforcement.
(a) To distribute the load.
(b) To resist the temp stresses
(c) To resist the shrinkage stresses
(d) All the above
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(d) All the above
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