The diameter of longitudinal bars of a column should never be less than?

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6 mm

8 mm

10 mm

12 mm

Correct Answer : 12 mm

Explanation : Minimum diameter of longitudinal bar in RCC column shall not be less than 12mm (IS456:2000, cl 26.5.3.1 d). Indian standards specify 12mm as the least diameter of a vertical bar and 5mm as the least diameter of lateral bar or stirrup.

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