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    Exam 22: Concrete Construction-I Formwork, Reinforcement, and Slabs-On-Ground
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    If a Concrete Member Is Not Subjected to Tensile Stresses
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If a Concrete Member Is Not Subjected to Tensile Stresses

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Question 26

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If a concrete member is not subjected to tensile stresses created by the loads, such as a slab on a firm base (ground), does it still need steel reinforcement?

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