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What provides a permanent watertight seal during the whole range of joint movement?

(a) Water bars

(b) Joint fillers

(c) Joint covers plates

(d) Joint sealers

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This intriguing question comes from Joints Provision and Water Bars in RCC Ducts of Aqueducts topic in section Cross Drainage Work of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct option is (a) Water bars

Explanation: These are the preformed strips of impermeable materials which are embedded in concrete during construction. It spans across the joint and provided watertight seal during joint movement. It is important to ensure proper compaction of the concrete with all water bars for the same purpose.

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