Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on anchorage of reinforcing bars. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that it is the clear cover to the bar.
RCCDevelopment LengthEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
it is the unsupported length of column
B
it is the embedment length needed to develop design stress in the bar
C
it equals stirrup spacing
D
it is the clear cover to the bar
Correct Answer
B. it is the embedment length needed to develop design stress in the bar
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