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36.
A reinforced concrete beam is designed for the limit states of collapse in flexure a shear. Which of the following limit states of serviceability have to be checked ?
1. Deflection
2. Cracking
3. Durability
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
1 alone
1 and 2
2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Chhaya said:   8 years ago
How one check durability?

I think answer should be a B.

Rohit negi said:   8 years ago
It is D because serviceability is deformation, deflection, vibration, repairable damage due to fatigue, or corrosion of durability.

Sadashiva said:   7 years ago
The Answer should be B.

Refer IS456:2000 clause 35.3(35.3.1,35.3.2).

Viney bhatia said:   4 years ago
Answer is D as per IS 456 - 2000.

Apcivilian said:   4 years ago
The answer should be D.

Deflection, Cracking, Durability, and Vibrations.

Rahul said:   3 years ago
The limit states of collapse is given in the question but none of the options is related to collapse criteria. But all options are of limit state of serviceability.
#limit state of serviceability -
*Crack due to fatigue.
*Repairable damage.
*Corrosion.
*Fire.
*Deformation.
*Deflection.
*Vibration.
*Durability.
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