The length of the lap in a compression member is kept greater than bar diameter x (Permissible stress in bar / Five times the bond stress) or

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The length of the lap in a compression member is kept greater than bar diameter x (Permissible
stress in bar / Five times the bond stress) or

(A) 12 bar diameters

(B) 18 bar diameters

(C) 24 bar diameters

(D) 30 bar diameters




The correct Answer Is
(C) 24 bar diameters