1. When determining the appropriate spacing for transverse reinforcement in reinforced concrete structures, what criteria should be followed about the minimum clear distance between the main bars and the minimum cover to the reinforcement?
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3. A. The sum of the minimum clear distance between the main bars and the minimum cover to the reinforcement.
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5. B. The difference between the minimum clear distance between the main bars and the minimum cover to the reinforcement.
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7. C. The smaller of 5 mm is less than the minimum clear distance between the main bars and 5 mm is less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement.
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9. D. The greater of 5 mm less than the minimum clear distance between the main bars and 5 mm less than the minimum cover to the reinforcement.
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