As per IS 456 : 2000, the design bond stress in limit state method for plain bars in tension for M20 concrete is:

According to IS 456:2000, the minimum percentage of high yield strength deformed (HYSD) bars in an R.C. slab compared with total gross concrete area is:

As per standard civil engineering provisions (IS 456), the nominal clear cover (in mm) to main reinforcement bars in footings, columns, beams, and slabs are respectively: