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Q: In reinforced concrete flexural members, the long term deflection due to shrinkage, creep and temperature effect may be as large as ______ times the short term deflection due to dead and live loads.
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 5
  • D. 6
Correct Answer: Option A - In reinforced concrete flexural members, the long term deflection due to shrinkage creep and temperature effect may be as large as 3 times the short term deflection due to dead and live loads.
A. In reinforced concrete flexural members, the long term deflection due to shrinkage creep and temperature effect may be as large as 3 times the short term deflection due to dead and live loads.

Explanations:

In reinforced concrete flexural members, the long term deflection due to shrinkage creep and temperature effect may be as large as 3 times the short term deflection due to dead and live loads.