32. If K is a constant depending upon the ratio of the width of the slab to its effective span l, x is the distance of the concentrated load from the nearer support, bw is the width of the area of contact of the concentrated load measured parallel to the supported edge, the effective width of the slab be is_______________?

A. K/x (1 + x/d) + bw
B. Kx (1 – x/l) + bw
C. Kx (1 + x/l) + bw
D. All the above
✅ The correct answer is option B.

40. A short column 20 cm × 20 cm in section is reinforced with 4 bars whose area of cross section is 20 sq. cm. If permissible compressive stresses in concrete and steel are 40 kg/cm2 and 300 kg/cm2, the Safe load on the column, should not exceed_______________?

A. 4120 kg
B. 41,200 kg
C. 412,000 kg
D. None of these
✅ The correct answer is option B.