Question

Maximum longitudinal reinforcement in columns shall not exceed ____

• A. \(6\%\) of effective sectional area
• B. \(4\%\) of gross sectional area
• C. \(6\%\) of gross sectional area
• D. \(4\%\) of effective sectional area

Hint:

IS 456 limits for longitudinal reinforcement: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Minimum} &=0.8\% \text{ of gross area} \text{Maximum} &=6\% \text{ of gross area} \end{aligned} } \] (Practically, about \(4\%\) is preferred to avoid congestion.)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C