Civil Engineering MCQCivil Engineering (Shared)
Punching shear in pile cap is critical near:
Soil Mechanics & FoundationPile capMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
Ground surface only
B
Column face / loaded area
C
Top surface only
D
Middle of pile only
Correct Answer
B. Column face / loaded area
AI Detailed Explanation & IS Code Reference
Unlock the reasoning, formula path and code-linked notes inside your student dashboard.
Pile caps behave like deep footings and require checks around loaded areas and pile reactions. Reference: Clause 34, general footing provisions | Page: verify from your official BIS copy/PDF pagination
ScoreCardAI links this solution with subject, topic and difficulty signals so your scorecard can identify weak areas after a full mock test.
Concept shortcut
IS/IRC reference
Common trap
Practice more Civil Engineering questions
This MCQ belongs to IS 456:2000 Premium Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.