GATE CE 2014 Set 1 — Question 19
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While designing, for a steel column of Fe250 grade, a base plate resting on a concrete pedestal of M20 grade, the bearing strength of concrete (in N/mm) in limit state method of design as per IS:456-2000 is ________________
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According to IS 456:2000, Clause 34.4, the design bearing strength of concrete in the limit state method is .
Given the concrete grade is M20, the characteristic strength N/mm.
Bearing strength N/mm.
Given the concrete grade is M20, the characteristic strength N/mm.
Bearing strength N/mm.
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