Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A corbel is defined as:
RCCRCC and Steel DesignMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
a type of pile group
B
a structural slab opening
C
a long simply supported beam
D
a short cantilever projection from a column or wall
Correct Answer
D. a short cantilever projection from a column or wall
Why is this the answer?
A corbel is a short cantilever projection from a column or wall used to support concentrated loads.
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