Question

The maximum area of tension reinforcement in beams shall not exceed?

(a) 1.5%

(b) 4%

(c) 7%

(d) 0.5%

I have been asked this question in an interview.

I would like to ask this question from Structural Designing and Thumb Rules in section Valuation, Reports Technical and Design Data of Civil Engineering Drawing

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) 4%

For explanation: If tensile reinforcement of beam should exceed 4% of total gross area then some crack will be developed in concrete.