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Design of Beams MCQ with answer and solution

The length of bars beyond theoretical cut-off point shall be

Solution

Concept

Extension beyond cut-off

Step-by-step solution

1. Bars must extend beyond the theoretical cut-off point by the effective depth or 12 diameters, whichever is greater.

Explanation

The extra length is provided as anchorage.

Why the other options are wrong

Dowel and bond lengths mean other things.

Correct answer: D) Anchorage length

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