Civil Engineering - Structural Design Specifications - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Structural Design Specifications - Section 1 (Q.No. 39)
39.
For the reinforced concrete member totally immersed in sea water, the normal cover provided for the reinforcing bars is further increased by
10 mm
20 mm
30 mm
40 mm
50 mm
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Swagatika said:   6 years ago
As per IS 456-2000, this is the case of severe exposure condition and for sever exposure condition nominal cover is not less than 45mm. Ref-(Table-3 & Table-16). The nominal cover size may be reduced 5mm for M35 or above concrete grade. So, the answer 'D' may be correct.

Barish Raut said:   10 years ago
As per IS 456-2000 (Table 3 & Table 16) - 50 mm cover.


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