Multiple choice

As per IS 456 : 2000, in the Limit State Design of a flexural member, the strain in reinforcing bars under tension at ultimate state should not be less than

  1. $\frac{f_y}{E_x}$
  2. $\frac{f_y}{E_x}$+ 0.002
  3. $\frac{f_y}{1.15E_x}$
  4. $\frac{f_y}{1.15E_x}$+ 0.002
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Explanation

According to IS 456:2000, the strain in the tension reinforcement at the ultimate limit state should not be less than (fy / (1.15 * Es)) + 0.002.

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