Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: Tensile reinforcement bars of a rectangular beam______________ a) Are curtailed if not required to resist the bending moment b) Are bent up at suitable places to serve as shear reinforcement

Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

Tensile reinforcement bars of a rectangular beam______________

a) Are curtailed if not required to resist the bending moment

b) Are bent up at suitable places to serve as shear reinforcement

c) Are bent down at suitable places to serve as shear reinforcement  (Ans)

d) Are maintained at bottom to provide at least local bond stress