If d is the thickness of a concrete pavement, the equivalent radius b of resisting section for an interior loading, is (A) b = d 2 ) - 0.675 d (B) b = d 2 ) + 0.675 d (C) b = d 2 ) - 3.675 d (D) b = d 2 ) - 0.675 d

If d is the thickness of a concrete pavement, the equivalent radius b of resisting section for an
interior loading, is
(A) b = d
2
) - 0.675 d
(B) b = d
2
) + 0.675 d
(C) b = d
2
) - 3.675 d
(D) b = d
2
) - 0.675 d
by

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Answer: Option D
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