The minimum percentage of reinforcement in slabs, if HYSD bars (Fe 415) are used, is:

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  1. 1.0% of the gross cross-sectional area.
  2. 0.15% of the gross cross-sectional area.
  3. 0.12% of the gross cross-sectional area.
  4. 1.5% of the gross cross-sectional area.

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Option 3 : 0.12% of the gross cross-sectional area.
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Explanation:

  • The minimum percentage of reinforcement is 0.12% of the gross cross-sectional area if HYSD bars(Fe 415) are used.
  • The minimum percentage of reinforcement is 0.15% of the gross cross-sectional area if mild steel bars are used.

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  • The maximum diameter of reinforcing bars limits to one-Eight of the total thickness of the slab.


Maximum dia of reinforcement, \({{\phi }_{max}}<\frac{D}{8}\)

  • Span to overall depth ratio for two way slab should not be greater than given in the table below:

 

Type of Beam

span/D ratio for Mild Steel

span/D ratio for HYSD bars

Simply Supported

35

28

Continuous Slab

40

32

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