Which type of joints are close to each other in the construction of reinforced slabs in roads?
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Option 1 : Contraction joints
Explanation:
The spacing of the contraction joint is less than the expansion joint, which is also shown in the following tableAs per IS 6509: 1985, Table 1, Cl: 5.3.1.2, is shown below in the tabulated form:
|
Type of Slab |
Width of Slab (m) |
Spacing for Expansion joint |
Spacing for Contraction Joint |
|
RCC |
0.25 |
51 m |
17 m |
|
0.20 |
45 m |
14 m |
|
|
0.15 |
36 m |
13 m |
|
|
0.10 |
30 m |
7.5 m |
|
|
PCC |
0.20 and above |
36 |
4.5 m |
|
0.15 |
27 |
4.5 m |
|
|
0.10 |
27 |
4.5 m |
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