Question

Critical section for shear in case of flat slabs is

• A. at a distance of effective depth of slab from the periphery of the column the drop panel
• B. at a distance of d/2 from the periphery of the column/the capital/the drop panel
• C. at the drop panel of the slab
• D. at the periphery of the column [adopting standard notations]

Answer 1

The correct option is B at a distance of d/2 from the periphery of the column/the capital/the drop panel

As per IS 456: 2000 Clauses. 31.6.1