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Q: Side face reinforcement is PROVIDED in a beam when the depth of the web exceeds _____ mm.
  • A. 250
  • B. 150
  • C. 750
  • D. 300
Correct Answer: Option C - When the overall depth of beam becomes more than 750 mm, side face reinforcement shall be provided along the two faces of the beam section, to take into consideration the crack width limitation and lateral buckling of the web in beam. • Side face reinforcement shall not be less than 0.1% of the web area and shall be distributed equally in two faces at a spacing not exceeding 300mm or web thickness whichever is less.
C. When the overall depth of beam becomes more than 750 mm, side face reinforcement shall be provided along the two faces of the beam section, to take into consideration the crack width limitation and lateral buckling of the web in beam. • Side face reinforcement shall not be less than 0.1% of the web area and shall be distributed equally in two faces at a spacing not exceeding 300mm or web thickness whichever is less.

Explanations:

When the overall depth of beam becomes more than 750 mm, side face reinforcement shall be provided along the two faces of the beam section, to take into consideration the crack width limitation and lateral buckling of the web in beam. • Side face reinforcement shall not be less than 0.1% of the web area and shall be distributed equally in two faces at a spacing not exceeding 300mm or web thickness whichever is less.