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If the foundation of the structure is to be divided into two or more independent units ________ are provided to take care of unequal settlement.(a) Construction joints(b) Mechanical joints(c) Slip joints(d) Connecting jointsThe question was posed to me in an online interview.The question is from Components in section Important Building Components of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct option is (c) Slip joints

To explain: Slip joints are SITUATED on the BOUNDARY of independent units and they help in localising the effect of unequal SETTLEMENT in affected portion of the STRUCTURE only.



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