2150. 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_________________? September 7, 2025 by Admin 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 option C.