Question

As per codal provisions in two way slabs, the minimum mild steel reinforcement to be provided in the edge strip is

• A. On the basis of minimum bending moment
• B. Half of the area of steel provided in middle strip in the shorter span
• C. Half of the area of steel provid d in middle strip in the longer span
• D. Half of the area of steel provided in middle strip in the longer span

Answer 1

The correct option is D Half of the area of steel provided in middle strip in the longer span

(d) The minimum reinforcement in edge strip, parallel to that edge shall be 0.15% for mild steel and 0. 12% for HYSD bars, of the cross-section area of concrete