Question

If the diameter of longitudinal bars of a square column is 16 mm, the diameter of lateral ties should not be less than
1. 6 mm
2. 2 mm
3. 4 mm
4. 8 mm

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 6 mm

The diameter of lateral ties should be greater of d/4 or 6 mm whichever is greater.

So, it is greater of 16/4 = 4 mm or 6 mm.

Hence the diameter of lateral ties should not be less than 6 mm.