Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering

The critical section for punching shear in a flat slab (per IS 456) is at a distance of:

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Choose the correct answer

A

d from column face

B

d/2 from the column periphery (forming a critical perimeter at d/2)

C

2d from column face

D

At column face only

Correct Answer

B. d/2 from the column periphery (forming a critical perimeter at d/2)

Why is this the answer?

IS 456 Cl. 31.6: Critical section for punching shear in flat slab is at d/2 from the periphery of the column/capital (where d = effective depth). The shear perimeter is at distance d/2 all around. Check: τv = V/(b0 × d) ≤ τc (permissible punching shear). Drop panels increase d at support.

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