Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
As per IS 456:2000, at a simple support of a beam, a minimum fraction of the positive moment reinforcement must continue into the support. This fraction is:
RCCAnchorage of Bars at Simple SupportMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
1/4 of the bars
B
1/3 of the bars
C
1/2 of the bars
D
All bars
Correct Answer
B. 1/3 of the bars
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IS 456 Cl. 26.2.3.2: At simple supports, at least 1/3 of the positive moment reinforcement shall extend into the support by a length equal to L_d/3 or 12 bar diameters.
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