Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Permissible bearing stress on concrete at contact surface may be enhanced depending on:
Concrete Technology & RCCBearing stressMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Colour of concrete
B
Aggregate shape only
C
Slump only
D
Ratio of supporting area to loaded area
Correct Answer
D. Ratio of supporting area to loaded area
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Bearing strength may be increased with dispersion area, subject to code limits. Reference: Clause 34.4 | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
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