Question

Except at supports, the bundled bars must terminate at different points separated by a distance greater than _______ the diameter of a bar.
1. 30 times
2. 47 times
3. 20 times
4. 40 times
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 40 times

Explanation:

Bars bundled in contact:

(i) The development length of each bar of bundled bars shall be that for the individual bar, increased by 10 percent for two bars in contact, 20 percent for three bars in contact and 33 percent for four bars in contact. 

Curtailment of bundled bars:

(i) Bars in a bundle shall terminate at different points spaced apart by not less than 40 times the bar diameter except for bundles stopping at a support.