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The tension T in reinforcement is given by __________

(a) Ti=γKahs

(b) Ti=zi Ka hs

(c) Ti=γzi Ka

(d) Ti=γzi Ka hs

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Right option is (d) Ti=γzi Ka hs

The best explanation: The tension T in reinforcement is given by,

Ti=pi A=γzi Ka hs, where A=h.s=effective area of strip

Ka=coefficient of active earth pressure

Ti=Tension in the reinforcement.

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