The primary purpose of ties in a reinforced concrete column is to
A) increase the shear resistance of the column.
B) prevent the buckling of vertical reinforcement in the column.
C) prevent the crushing of concrete.
D) none of the above.
B) prevent the buckling of vertical reinforcement in the column.
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