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Identify the given joint in Concrete Structures.(a) Partial contraction joint(b) Complete Contraction Joint(c) Horizontal construction joint(d) Dummy jointThis question was posed to me in an interview for job.The above asked question is from Joints in Concrete Structures in portion Cement Concrete Construction of Construction & Building Materials

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Correct option is (d) Dummy JOINT

The best explanation: Above figure shows another FORM of contraction joint. It is also known as a dummy joint and in this case, a groove of 3 MM width is CREATED in the CONCRETE member to act as a joint. The groove is filled with the joint filler and its depth is about 1/3 to 1/5 of the total thickness of the member.



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