What is the minimum spacing requirement for transverse reinforcement in a column?

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12 Jan 2019
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The minimum pitch of transverse reinforcement in a column must be the smallest value among: (A) the least lateral dimension of the member, (B) sixteen times the diameter of the smallest longitudinal reinforcement bar to be tied, and (C) forty-eight times the diameter of the transverse reinforcement. This ensures proper spacing for structural integrity.

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