Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Maximum diameter of reinforcing bars in slabs should not exceed:
Concrete Technology & RCCBar diameterMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Clear span / 100
B
Overall depth / 8
C
Overall depth / 2
D
Overall depth / 4
Correct Answer
B. Overall depth / 8
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Large bars are avoided in thin slabs to maintain bond and cover. Reference: Clause 26.5.2.2 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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