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The lateral ties in a reinforced concrete rectangular column uncle: axial compression are used to :

avoid the buckling of the longitudinal steel under compression
provide adequate shear capacity
provide adequate confinement to concrete
reduce the axial deformation of the column

Correct Answer: avoid the buckling of the longitudinal steel under compression

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