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 / javed ather

F.O.S= 1.7 For concrete, 3 for steel.(working stress method)
partial f.o.s = 1.5 for concrete and 1.15 for steel.(limit state method)
min reinforcement = 0.8 % for column and 0.15% for slab.
min size of reinf = 12mm for column and 8mm for slab.

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