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Download Solution PDFWhat is the minimum area of tension reinforcement in beams when Fe 415 is used?
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ESE Civil 2015 Paper 1: Official Paper
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 4 : 0.2%
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Download Solution PDFConcept:
As per IS 456 : 2000,
a) Minimum % tension reinforcement:
b) Maximum % tension reinforcement:
pmax = 4%of gross area
Calculation:
Minimum percentage of steel (for Fe500)
= 0.2%
∴ Minimum percentage of steel (for Fe415) is 0.2
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