Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Pitch of lateral ties in columns should not exceed the least of least lateral dimension, 300 mm and:
Concrete Technology & RCCTies spacingMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
5d
B
48 times tie dia
C
16 times smallest longitudinal bar dia
D
8 times smallest longitudinal bar dia
Correct Answer
C. 16 times smallest longitudinal bar dia
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Lateral ties restrain longitudinal bars against buckling; spacing limit includes 16 times smallest longitudinal bar diameter. Reference: Clause 26.5.3.2 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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