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As per IS:456-1978 the vertical deflection limit for beams may generally be assumed to be satisfied provided that the ratio of span to effective depth of a continuous beam of span up to 10 m is not be greater than

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35

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26

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20

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18

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The correct option is B 26
Span to effective depth ratios for spans upto 10m.

Cantilever - 7

Simply supported - 20

Continuous - 26

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