As per IS 456 ∶ 2000, the nominal cover thickness specified to meet 1.5 hours of fire resistance in case of simply supported beams is _________.

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  1. 40 mm
  2. 15 mm
  3. 20 mm
  4. 60 mm

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Option 3 : 20 mm
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Concepts:

Minimum values of nominal cover of normal-weight aggregate concrete to be provided to all reinforcement including links to meet specified period of fire resistance shall be as given below:

Fire Resistance in hours

Beam, in mm

Slab, in mm

Ribs, in mm

Simply Supported

Continuous

Simply Supported

Continuous

Simply Supported

Continuous

0.5

20

20

20

20

 20

20

1

20

20

20

20

20

20

1.5

20

20

25

20

35

20

2

40

30

35

25

45

35

3

60

40

45

35

55

45

4

70

50

55

45

65

55

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