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Critical section for one-way shear in footing is located at:
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Choose the correct answer
A
Face of column
B
Effective depth d from face of column
C
Edge of footing
D
d/2 from face of column
Correct Answer
B. Effective depth d from face of column
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Beam shear in footing is checked at a section at effective depth from the face of column/pedestal/wall. Reference: Clause 34.2.4.1 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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