Q. Which of the following statement is correct ?

• (A) The maximum longitudinal reinforcement in an axially loaded short column is 6 % of gross cross-sectional area
• (B) The columns with circular cross-section are provided with transverse reinforcement helical type only
• (C) The spacing of lateral ties cannot be more than 16 times the diameter of tie bar
• (D) The longitudinal reinforcement bar need not be in contact with lateral ties