Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about two-way shear around a column is correct?
RCCFooting PunchingHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
it does not occur in flat slabs
B
punching shear is checked only at beam midspan
C
critical shear perimeter is checked around the loaded area
D
it is resisted by clear cover alone
Correct Answer
C. critical shear perimeter is checked around the loaded area
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Punching shear is a local two-way shear failure mode. Correct option: C.
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