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Consider the fallowing statements:

1. The minimum steel requirements of slabs are based on considerations of shrinkage an temperature effects alone, and not on strength.

2. Providing excessive reinforcement in beams can result in congestion, thereby adversely and compaction of concrete.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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1 only
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2 only
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Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2
(c)
1. According to IS 456: 2000, if load on slab is not much to provide reinforcement than also minimum reinforcement of 0.12% is provided.

2. Due to excessive reinforcement spacing between the reinforcement bars will be less which will lead to congestion and affect placement and compaction of concrete.

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