A short column 20 cm x 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm2 and 300 kg/cm2, the Safe load on the column, should not exceed
Options
A. 4120 kg
B. 41, 200 kg
C. 412, 000 kg
D. none of these.
Correct Answer
41, 200 kg
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Actually, permissible compressive stress in concrete = .4*FCK=40kg/cm^2. Permissible compressive stress in steel = *fy=1300 kg/cm^2. From safe load of column, P= *Asc+*Ast. 40*380+1300*20. = 41200kg