What should be the minimum diameter of ties used in a column?

Design of Concrete Structures MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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12 Jan 2019
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The diameter of column ties must be more than 5 mm and also exceed one-quarter of the diameter of the main reinforcement bar to ensure adequate confinement and structural integrity.

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