what is the factor of safety for cement and steel with
reference to IS 456-2000. and min reinforcement should be
provided for column and slab with reference to IS 456-2000.

Answer Posted / bhupendra

FOS: 3 for concrete and 1.78 to 1.80
for steel is generally adopted

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