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While designing an RCC footing on soil, what should be the minimum thickness of the edge of footing as per IS 456:2000?
Question

While designing an RCC footing on soil, what should be the minimum thickness of the edge
of footing as per IS 456:2000?

A.

50 mm

B.

75 mm

C.

200 mm

D.

150 mm

Correct option is D

According to I.S. 456-1978, the thickness of reinforced concrete footing on piles at its edges is kept less than 15 cm.
However, from the updated IS Module of 456:2000:
As per IS 456: 2000, Clause 34.1.2. Thickness at the Edge of Footing In reinforced and plain concrete footings, the thickness at the edge shall be not less than 150 mm for footings on soils. For footings on piles, the thickness at the edge shall be not less than 300 mm (30 cm) above the tops of piles.

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