If the length of an intermediate span of a continuous slab is 5m, the length of the end span is kept
A)4.5 m
B)4.0 m
C)3.5 m
D)3.0 m

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For a continuous slab, the length of the end span is typically kept at 0.7 to 0.8 times the length of the intermediate span to ensure a more uniform moment distribution and to reduce the negative moment at the support. For an intermediate span of 5m, 0.9 times the length would be 4.5m, making option A the correct choice.

If the Length of an Intermediate Span of a Continuous