Problem # 1. A rectangular has a width of 300 mm and an effective depth of 460 mm. The beam is reinforced with 2-28 mm dia. at the top. fc'=35 MPa, fy = 350 MPa a. Compute the ratio of the depth of compression block to the distance of the top fiber to the neutral axis. b. Compute the balanced steel ratio of the reinforcement. c. Compute the max. area of the steel permitted.

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Problem # 1. A rectangular has a width of 300 mm and an effective depth of 460 mm. The beam is reinforced
with 2-28 mm dia. at the top. fc'=35 MPa, fy = 350 MPa
a. Compute the ratio of the depth of compression block to the distance of the top fiber to the neutral axis.
b. Compute the balanced steel ratio of the reinforcement.
c. Compute the max. area of the steel permitted.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem # 1. A rectangular has a width of 300 mm and an effective depth of 460 mm. The beam is reinforced with 2-28 mm dia. at the top. fc'=35 MPa, fy = 350 MPa a. Compute the ratio of the depth of compression block to the distance of the top fiber to the neutral axis. b. Compute the balanced steel ratio of the reinforcement. c. Compute the max. area of the steel permitted.
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