Longitudinal reinforcements in column as per code 456 : 2000 is: 

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  1. Minimum 0.8 percent of c/s area of column
  2. Maximum 6 percent of c/s area of column
  3. Maximum 4 percent of c/s area of column
  4. Both (1) and (2) are true

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Option 4 : Both (1) and (2) are true
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As per IS 456: 2000, clause 26.5.3.1,

Longitudinal reinforcement in a column:

Percentage of steel:

The cross-sectional area of longitudinal reinforcement shall be not less than 0.8 per cent nor more than 6 per cent of the gross cross-sectional area of the column.

Minimum diameter of longitudinal reinforcement bars:

The main longitudinal reinforcement bars used in column shall not be less than 12 mm in diameter.

Minimum number of longitudinal bar:

The minimum number of the longitudinal bar provided in column shall be

  • four in rectangular columns
  • six in circular columns

Helical reinforcement:

A reinforced concrete column having helical reinforcement shall have at least six-bar of longitudinal reinforcement within the helical reinforcement.

Spacing:

The spacing of longitudinal bars measured along the periphery of the column shall not exceed 300 mm.

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