Question

Consider the following statements dealing with flexural reinforcement to be terminated in the tension zone
1. The shear at the cut-off point not to exceed two-third of the otherwise permitted value.
2. Shear reinforcement is provided along each terminated bar overlapping three-fourth of the appropriate distance from the cut-off point.
3. For 36 mm and smaller bars, the continuing bars shall provide double the area required for flexure at the cutoff and shear does not exceed three-fourth of the permitted value

Which of these statements is/are correct?

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 3 only

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1, 2 and 3

(a)
All these three statements are taken from clause 26.2.3.2 of IS: 456-2000.