A column has 10mm rings spaced at 150 mm Dia, you have only 8 mm steel for making rings ,10mm steel will not be available for 1 week what will you do?

Question

Accepted Answer

Use the available 8mm steel to make rings with a modified spacing of 120mm Dia.

Calculate the number of rings required for the column.
Modify the spacing between the rings to accommodate the 8mm steel.
Ensure the modified spacing still meets the structural requirements.
Make the rings using the available 8mm steel.
Monitor the column's performance until the 10mm steel becomes available.

Accepted Answer

Will use 8 mm bars for making rings , reduce spacing 100mm to maintain Ast. As before.