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Effective Length and Slenderness Ratio

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In reinforced concrete, pedestal is defined as compression member, whose effective length does not exceed its dimension by

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12 times

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3 times

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16 times

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8 times

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The correct option is B 3 times
As per IS: 456-2000

Pedestal :- The term pedestal is used to describe a vertical compression member whose effective length is less than 3 times its least lateral dimension.
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Note : Column is defined as a compression member whose effective length exceeds 3 times the least lateral dimension.
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