For limit state of collapse, the partial safety factors recommended by IS : 456 - 2000 for estimating the design strength of concrete and reinforcing steel are respectively
A
1.15 and 1.5
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B
1.0 and 1.0
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C
1.5 and 1.15
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D
1.5 and 1.0
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Solution
The correct option is C 1.5 and 1.15 According to IS : 456 - 2000,
Partial safety factor for estimating the design strength of concrete = 1.5
Partial safety factor for estimating the design strength of steel = 1.15