Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In the design of corbels as per IS 456, a corbel is defined as a short cantilever for which the shear span (a_v) to effective depth (d) ratio is:
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Choose the correct answer
A
a_v/d < 0.5
B
a_v/d < 1.0
C
a_v/d > 2.0
D
1 < a_v/d < 2
Correct Answer
B. a_v/d < 1.0
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IS 456 Cl. 29: A corbel is a short cantilever with a_v/d ≤ 1.0 (where a_v = shear span from load to face of support, d = effective depth). It is designed using the strut-and-tie model.
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