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The minimum clear cover for R.C.C. columns shall be

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Correct Answer: Option A
1. Definition of Clear Cover:
The clear cover is the distance between the outer surface of the reinforcement and the exposed surface of the concrete.

2. Importance of Clear Cover in RCC Columns:
It provides protection to reinforcement against corrosion and fire exposure.
Ensures proper bond strength between concrete and reinforcement.

3. Standard Requirement:
As per IS 456:2000, the minimum clear cover for RCC columns should be the greater of 40 mm or the diameter of the bar used in reinforcement.
This ensures sufficient durability and structural integrity under various environmental conditions.

Conclusion:
The correct answer is Option A: Greater of 40 mm or diameter, as per standard RCC design guidelines.
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Talha Arshadkhan
Talha Arshadkhan 2 years ago
It's greater of 40mm or diameter..
Sanket Koli
Sanket Koli 3 years ago
option 1 i correct, it's maximum of 40mm or dia of bar, but when dimension of column is less than or equal to 250mm, then min cover if max of 25mm or bad dia.
Drashtiba Solanki
Drashtiba Solanki 5 years ago
Wrong answer.. Right answer is greater 40 mm cover and diameter
Sahid Anowar
Sahid Anowar 6 years ago
Wrong ans...
40mm is right
Sk Civilstudy
Sk Civilstudy 6 years ago
greater of 25 mm or diameter as per I.S. code but i guess the right answer is greater of 40 mm or diameter
Rishabh Sharma
Rishabh Sharma 6 years ago
This answer is wrong, as per the IS code specifications the correct answer is 40 mm CC minimum.
Jumon Bordoloi
Jumon Bordoloi 6 years ago
according to is 456:2000, longitudinal reinforcing bars in column nominal cover shall not be less then 40mm or less then the dia of sunch bars but columns of dimensions 200mm or less must have 25mm cover.
Jitesh Dhale
Jitesh Dhale 7 years ago
Answer C is wright answer 25mm
Jitesh Dhale
Jitesh Dhale 7 years ago
U batter know column clear cover R.C.C.40mm. Answer C is right because Greater of 25 mm or diameter(25mm
Muhammad Saqib
Muhammad Saqib 7 years ago
It's wrong for columns 40mm minimum cc
Sadeep Saini
Sadeep Saini 7 years ago
This ans is wrong ans
Anku Das
Anku Das 8 years ago
Column 40
Foundation 50
Tie beam 30
Beam 25
Slab 15
Karn Chaurasiya
Karn Chaurasiya 8 years ago
40 mm