Least Cover Provided For Different R.C.C. Members

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As per IS 456(clause 26.4.1) the term clear cover is replaced by the term Nominal Cover.

            

Sr. No.

Member

Clear cover (in mm)

1.

Footing

 

75

2.

Column

 

40

3.

Beam

 

25

4.

Slab

20

 

 

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