1048. The bending stress in a wall or column subjected to effective vertical load need not be considered, if the eccentricity ratio is_________________? September 7, 2025 by Admin A. less than or equal to 1/24 B. less than or equal to 1/6 C. more than 1/24 D. less than or equal to 1/12 ✅ The correct answer is option A.