How can a drop panel boost punching resistance around slab-column intersections?

Choices

• (A) Thicker cones enlarge the resisting perimeter and widen flexural dowel shear paths
• (B) Drop thickeners divert moment transfer completely out of punching checks
• (C) Punching never depends on effective depth around column capitals
• (D) Shear reinforcing stud rails become unnecessary once drops exist