Which one of the following stresses is independent of yield stress as a permissible stress for steel members ?-A-Axial tensile stressB-Maximum shear stressC-Bearing stressD-Stress in slab base-D-Stress in slab base

D Stress in slab base Option (D) is correct. Permissible values Axial tensile stress = 0.6 fy. Bearing stress = 0.75 fy Maximum shear stress = 0.45 fy. Stress in slab base = 185 MPa for all type of steels.