Question

While designing a steel column from Fe250 grade steel, a base plate resting on a concrete pedestal of M30 grade is required. The bearing strength of concrete
(in $N/m{m}^2$) as per IS 456 : 2000 is__________.

Answer 1

Permissible bearing stress
$=0.45f_{ck}$
$=0.45\times 30=13.5N/m{m}^2$