Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Lap length in tension should not be less than:
Concrete Technology & RCCLap length tensionMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Only 12 phi
B
15 phi
C
24 phi
D
Ld or 30 phi, whichever is greater
Correct Answer
D. Ld or 30 phi, whichever is greater
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Lap length must be sufficient to transfer tension force between bars. Reference: Clause 26.2.5.1 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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