Reinforced Concrete Columns: Lateral Ties Spacing Quiz

The best method to determine the number of main reinforcement of beam and girder is Direct Counting.

The length of beam and girder reinforcement is solely determined by the length specified in the building plan.

The lesser the splicing of reinforcement bars, the higher the cost.

Bars with hooks and bends are used for adjusting the order length of the reinforcement.

For tied columns with main longitudinal reinforcement smaller than No. 10 bars, lateral ties should be smaller than No. 3 bars.

Lateral ties for tied columns consist of horizontal bars held in position by vertical reinforcement.

The lateral ties for a tied column are primarily used for vertical reinforcement.

The span or distance of the column where the beam is resting should be verified from inside to inside span.

Spiral ties are used for rectangular columns, not circular columns.

If there are 15 columns in the plan, then using 20 mm for main reinforcement from footing to the second floor would require a total of 300 mm of steel bars.