Q. In RCC columns if ties are not provided, the column will likely to :

A
Fail by crushing
B
Fails by buckling
C
Behave like a beam
D
None of the above
Solution:

Shear reinforcements are provided in columns in order to prevent buckling of column and bursting of lateral reinforcement into the concrete cover under the vertical forces (compression force) specially in the middle of the column by holding the longitudinal bars in position.

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