The purpose of lateral ties in short reinforced concrete columns is to [ A ] Facilitate construction [ B ] Facilitate compaction of concrete [ C ] Increase the load carrying capacity of the columns [ D ] Avoid buckling of longitudinal bars

The purpose of lateral ties in short reinforced concrete columns is to
[ A ] Facilitate construction
[ B ] Facilitate compaction of concrete
[ C ] Increase the load carrying capacity of the columns
[ D ] Avoid buckling of longitudinal bars
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[ D ] Avoid buckling of longitudinal bars
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