Civil Engineering - Structural Design Specifications - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Structural Design Specifications - Section 1 (Q.No. 33)
33.
The over all depth of a solid slab is 20 cm and effective depth is 15 cm. The horizontal distance between parallel main reinforcement should not be more than
30 cm
40 cm
45 cm
60 cm
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Priyal p said:   8 years ago
No, 45 is right answer. See question is should NOT BE MORE.

Ma sohail said:   8 years ago
Yes, you are correct @Barish Raut.

Chhaya said:   8 years ago
Thanks @Barish Raut.

Barish Raut said:   10 years ago
The answer is wrong.

As per IS 456-2000 Clause 26.3.3 [b (1)], horizontal distance between parallel main R/f bars must be smaller of the foll:

1. 3 times effective depth i.e. 3 x 15 cm = 45 cm.

2. 30 cm.

So, correct answer is [A] 30 cm.


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