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For no tension condition in the base of a short column of circular section, the line of action of the load should be within a circle of diameter equal to __________ of the main circle.

A. One-half

B. One-third

C. One-fourth

D. One-eighth

Answer: Option C


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  1. Atif Muneer
    Atif Muneer :
    2 years ago

    The area where if force acts, no tensile force is created is called Kern area. It is d/4 (circular area) for a circular column and diamond (diagonals d/3 & d/3) for a rectangular column.

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