Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Nominal cover is measured from the concrete surface to:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Farthest surface of reinforcement
B
Neutral axis
C
Nearest surface of reinforcement
D
Centre of nearest bar
Correct Answer
C. Nearest surface of reinforcement
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Nominal cover is the distance from the exposed concrete surface to the nearest reinforcement surface. Reference: Clause 26.4 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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