Reinforced Concrete Design (C)

Problem Set #1

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1. In a reinforced concrete beam, the width of

the beam is 500mm, depth of 800mm,
reinforcing steel area of 6000mm2, and
modular ratio of 10. What are the
maximum stresses developed in the
concrete and steel if the section is
subjected to a bending moment of 270KN-
m? Assume concrete cover to the center of
reinforcing steel = 50mm.

2. A 400mm x 600mm hollow box section has

a uniform wall thickness of 75mm except at
the bottom which is 140mm thick. It is
reinforced with 3-25mm diameter bars at
an effective depth of 540mm. n=9, f’c =
19MPa and fs = 124MPa.

a. Calculate the moment capacity of

concrete
b. Find the moment capacity of steel.
c. Determine the maximum simply
supported span of the beam if it is to
carry a midspan load of 80KN
considering the weight of the beam.

EAGM – RCDc-PS1