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Q: The minimum Percentage of steel in RCC slab mild steel reinforcement is
  • A. 0.32%
  • B. 0.30%
  • C. 0.15%
  • D. 0.12%
Correct Answer: Option C - As per IS code 456 : 2000 in slab as per clause 26.5.2.1 minimum reinforcement shall be 0.15% of total cross-sectional area for mild steel bars and 0.12% of total cross-sectional area for HYSD bars. • The maximum diameter of reinforcing bar shall not exceed one-eighth the total thickness of the slab.
C. As per IS code 456 : 2000 in slab as per clause 26.5.2.1 minimum reinforcement shall be 0.15% of total cross-sectional area for mild steel bars and 0.12% of total cross-sectional area for HYSD bars. • The maximum diameter of reinforcing bar shall not exceed one-eighth the total thickness of the slab.

Explanations:

As per IS code 456 : 2000 in slab as per clause 26.5.2.1 minimum reinforcement shall be 0.15% of total cross-sectional area for mild steel bars and 0.12% of total cross-sectional area for HYSD bars. • The maximum diameter of reinforcing bar shall not exceed one-eighth the total thickness of the slab.