Hook length for a straight bar in terms of the diameter of bar, d is: 

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  1. 18d
  2. 9d
  3. D
  4. 4.5d

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Option 2 : 9d
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Concept: 

Bends and Hooks Forming End Anchorages ( As per IS 2502:1963 )

F1 abhishek 7.10.20 Pallavi D4

F1 abhishek 7.10.20 Pallavi D5

Here

k = 2 for Mild Steel

k = 3 for Medium Tensile Steel

k = 4 for Cold-worked Steel

As per IS 2502:1963, P-6, Table-II

H = Hook allowance taken as 9d, 11d, 13d, and 17d for k values 2, 3, 4 and 6 respectively and rounded off to the nearest 5 mm, but not less than 75 mm.

B = Bend allowance is taken as 5d, 5.5d, 6d, and 7d for k values 2, 3, 4 and 6 respectively and rounded off to the nearest 5 mm, but not less than 75 mm.

Hook length for a straight bar = 9d

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