Structural Design Specifications - Section 1

In compression members, the lap length of a bar should not be less than

For rolled I-beams and channels, permissible tensile and compressive stresses does not exceed

The creep coefficient i.e. the ratio of ultimate creep and elastic strain after

For the stability of a structural part, the weight or anchorage should be

The designed transverse shear in lacing is assumed as

If the dimensions of a rectangular section of a short column are 15 cm x 20 cm, its unsupported length should be restricted to

If a column is subjected to dead load and super imposed load only, the maximum ratio  should not be greater than

In adverse circumtances, the reinforced concrete member immersed in sea water or subjected to sea spray, the maximum permissible cover for the reinforcing bars, should not exceed