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Identify the given type of joint in Concrete Structures.(a) L beam construction joint(b) T beam construction joint(c) Expansion joint(d) Contraction JointI had been asked this question during a job interview.This intriguing question comes from Joints in Concrete Structures topic in portion Cement Concrete Construction of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct CHOICE is (b) T BEAM construction joint

Easiest explanation: In case of T-BEAMS, the ribs should be filled with concrete first and in the slabs forming the flanges can be filled up to the centre of the ribs. If a construction joint between slab and beam BECOMES unavoidable especially as in the case of LONG and deep beams, that T beams are used.



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