Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Maximum longitudinal reinforcement in a column should generally not exceed:
Steel StructuresLongitudinal steel maxMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
2 percent
B
6 percent
C
12 percent
D
0.8 percent
Correct Answer
B. 6 percent
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IS 456 limits maximum column reinforcement to 6 percent to ensure placement and compaction. Reference: Clause 26.5.3.1 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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