Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Minimum diameter of longitudinal bars in columns is:
Concrete Technology & RCCBar diameterMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
10 mm
B
8 mm
C
12 mm
D
16 mm
Correct Answer
C. 12 mm
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Longitudinal reinforcement in columns should not be less than 12 mm diameter. Reference: Clause 26.5.3.1 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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