The stirrups in a reinforced concrete beam are used to

A) increase the strength of the beam in shear.
B) reduce the deflection of the beam.
C) increase the durability of the beam.
D) increase the strength of the beam in bending.
E) none of the above.


A) increase the strength of the beam in shear.

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