If is the net upward pressure on a square footing of side for a square column of side , the maximum bending moment is given by

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If is the net upward pressure on a square footing of side for a square column of side , the
maximum bending moment is given by

(A) B.M = pb (c - a)/4

(B) B.M = pb (b - a)²/4

(C) B.M = pb (b - a)²/8

(D) B.M = pb (b + a)/8



The correct Answer Is
(C) B.M = pb (b - a)²/8