In the design of a reinforced concrete beam the requirement for bond is not getting satisfied. The economical option to satisfy the requirement for bond is by
A
bundling of bars
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B
providing smaller diameter bars more in number
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C
providing larger diameter bars less in number
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D
providing same diameter bars more in number
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Solution
The correct option is B providing smaller diameter bars more in number Bond strength depends on surface area of embedded bar. For the same cross-sectional area, if we provide large number of small diameter bars, surface area will be more.
Hence, demand for bond will be satisfied.