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PROBLEM 34. CE Board May 2009
540 π‘₯ 106 = 0.90(300)𝑑2 (28)(0.21)
𝑑 = 583.21 π‘šπ‘š
A simply reinforced concrete beam reinforced for
tension has a width of 300 mm and a total depth
of 600 mm. It is subjected to an external moment
Mu = 540 kN-m, fc’ = 28 MPa, fy = 280 MPa, Es
= 200 GPa.
β‘  Which of the following gives the balance steel
ration in percent.
β‘‘ Which of the following gives the depth “a” in
terms of “d” in percent using ρ = ½ ρb.
β‘’ Which of the following gives the minimum
effective depth.
𝑀𝑒 = 𝐢 (𝑑 − π‘Ž/2)
Solution:
𝑀𝑒 = 0.85 𝑓𝑐′ π‘Žπ‘ (𝑑 − π‘Ž/2)
β‘  Balanced steel ratio:
0.85𝑓𝑐′ 𝑏 600
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+ 𝑓 )
𝑦
𝑦
0.85(25)(0.85)
πœŒπ‘ =
280 (600+ 280)
πœŒπ‘ = 0.04926%
𝝆𝒃 = πŸ’. πŸ—πŸπŸ”%
540 π‘₯ 106 = 0.85(28)(π‘Ž)(300)(583.21 − π‘Ž/
2)
75630.25 = π‘Ž(583.21 − 0.5π‘Ž)
0.5π‘Ž2 − 583.21π‘Ž + 75630.25 = 0
π‘Ž2 − 1166.42π‘Ž + 151260.50 = 0
π‘Ž=
1166.42±869.19
2
π‘Ž = 148.61 π‘šπ‘š
β‘‘ Depth “a” in terms of d in percent:
𝑀𝑒 = ∅𝑏𝑑
2
𝑓𝑐′ πœ” (1 − 0.59πœ”)
1
𝜌 = 2 πœŒπ‘
1
𝜌 = 2 (0.04926)
π‘Ž
148.61
=
𝑑
583.21
π‘Ž
= 0.2548
𝑑
𝒂
= πŸπŸ“. πŸ’πŸ–%
𝒅
𝜌 = 0.0246
β‘’ Min. effective depth:
𝑓
𝒅 = πŸ“πŸ–πŸ‘. 𝟐𝟏 π’Žπ’Ž
πœ” = 𝜌 𝑓𝑦′
𝑐
πœ”=
0.0246(280)
= 0.246
28
πœ”(1 − 0.59πœ”) = 0.246(1 − 0.59 ∗ 0.246)
𝑀𝑒 = ∅𝑏𝑑2 𝑓𝑐′ πœ” (1 − 0.59πœ”)
PROBLEM 35. CE Board Nov. 2009
A rectangular beam has a width of 300 mm and
an effective depth of 460 mm. The beam is
reinforced with 2-28 mm ∅ at the top.
fc’ = 35 MPa, fy = 350 MPa.
β‘  Compute the ratio of the depth of compression
block to the distance of the top fiber to the neutral
axis.
𝝆𝒃 = 𝟎. πŸŽπŸ’πŸπŸ—%
β‘’ Max. area of steel permitted:
β‘‘ Compute the balanced steel ratio of the
reinforcement.
𝐴𝑠 = 𝜌 𝑏 𝑑
β‘’ Compute the max. area of steel permitted.
𝐴𝑠 = 0.75(0.0429)(300)(460)
𝐴𝑠 = 0.75 πœŒπ‘ 𝑏 𝑑
𝑨𝒔 = πŸ’πŸ’πŸ’πŸŽ. πŸπŸ“ π’Žπ’ŽπŸ
Solution:
β‘  Ratio of the depth of compression block to the
distance of the top fiber to the neutral axis”
PROBLEM 36:
A rectangular beam having a width of 300 mm
and an effective depth of 450 mm. It is reinforced
with 4-36 mm in diameter bars.
fc’ = 28 MPa,
MPa.
fy = 270 MPa,
Es = 200000
β‘  Compute the depth of compression block for
a balanced condition.
β‘‘ Compute the nominal moment capacity of the
beam.
a = depth of compression block
β‘’ If the value of fc’ is increased by 25%,
compute the percentage of the increased nominal
moment capacity of the beam.
c = distance of top fiber to neutral axis
π‘Ž = 𝛽𝑐
Solution:
π‘Ž
𝛽=𝑐
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05(𝑓𝑐′ −28)
7
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05(35−28)
7
β‘  Depth of compression block for a balanced
condition:
𝜷 = 𝟎. πŸ–πŸŽ
β‘‘ Balanced steel ratio of the reinforcement:
0.85𝑓′ 𝛽 600
𝑐
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+
𝑓 )
𝑦
πœŒπ‘ =
𝑦
0.85(35)(0.80)(600)
350 (600+ 350)
0.003
0.00135
= 450−𝑐
𝑐
β‘’ Percentage of the increased nominal moment
capacity of the beam if fc’ is increased by 25%:
1.35 − 0.003𝑐 = 0.00135𝑐
0.00435𝑐 = 1.35
πœ‹
𝑐 = 310.34
𝐴𝑠 = 4 (36)2 (4)
π‘Ž = 𝛽𝑐
𝐴𝑠 = 1296πœ‹
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
Note:
𝛽 = 0.85 π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿ 𝑓𝑐 ′ = 28 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
𝐢=𝑇
π‘Ž = 0.85(310.34)
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
𝒂 = πŸπŸ”πŸ‘. πŸ•πŸ— π’Žπ’Ž
𝑓𝑐 ′ = 1.28(28)
𝑓𝑐 ′ = 35 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
β‘‘ Nominal moment capacity:
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
0.85(35)(π‘Ž)(300) = 1296πœ‹(270)
π‘Ž = 123.17 π‘šπ‘š
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
𝑀𝑛 = 1296πœ‹(270) (450 −
123.17
)
2
𝑀𝑛 = 427 π‘₯ 106 𝑁 − π‘šπ‘š
𝐢=𝑇
𝑀𝑛 = 427 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
′
0.85𝑓𝑐 π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
πœ‹
0.85(28)(π‘Ž)(300) = 4 (36)2 (4)(270)
Percentage increase in nominal moment:
π‘Ž = 153.96 π‘šπ‘š
%π‘–π‘›π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ = (
427−410
) π‘₯100
410
%π’Šπ’π’„π’“π’†π’‚π’”π’† = πŸ’. 𝟏𝟎%
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
πœ‹
𝑀𝑛 = 4 (36)2 (4)(270) (450 −
𝑀𝑛 = 410 π‘₯ 106 𝑁 − π‘šπ‘š
𝑴𝒏 = πŸ’πŸπŸŽ π’Œπ‘΅ − π’Ž
153.96
)
2
PROBLEM 37:
A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 400
mm and an effective depth of 600 mm. It is
reinforced for tension with 4-28 mm ∅ bars. fc’ =
20.7 MPa, fy = 414.6 MPa.
β‘  Determine the percent increase in nominal
moment if the depth is increased to 700 mm.
β‘‘ Determine the percent increase in nominal
moment if fc’ is increased to 27.6 MPa.
β‘’ Determine the percent increase in nominal
moment if the steel is changed to 4-32 mm ∅.
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.00207
πœ€π‘  > πœ€π‘¦ (𝑠𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠)
Nominal moment if d = 600 mm:
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = ∅𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
πœ‹
𝑀𝑛 = 0.90 4 (28)2 (4)(414.6) (600 −
Solution:
β‘  Percent increase in nominal moment if the
depth
is
increased
to
700
mm:
145.09
)
2
𝑀𝑛 = 484755959 𝑁 − π‘šπ‘š
𝑀𝑛 = 484756 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
Nominal moment if d = 700 mm:
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = ∅𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
𝑀𝑛 = 0.90
πœ‹
145.09
(28)2 (4)(414.6) (700 −
)
4
2
𝑀𝑛 = 576660663 𝑁 − π‘šπ‘š
𝑀𝑛 = 576661 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
𝐢=𝑇
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
πœ‹
0.85(20.7)(π‘Ž)(400) = 4 (28)2 (4)(414.6)
Percent increase in nominal moment:
π‘Ž = 145.09 π‘šπ‘š
%π‘–π‘›π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ = (
576661−484756
) π‘₯100
484756
%π’Šπ’π’„π’“π’†π’‚π’”π’† = πŸπŸ–. πŸ—πŸ”%
π‘Ž = 𝛽𝑐
145.09 = 0.85𝑐
𝑐 = 170.69 π‘šπ‘š
β‘‘ Percent increase in nominal moment if fc’ is
increased to 27.6 MPa:
𝐢=𝑇
πœ€π‘ 
0.003
= 170.69
429.31
πœ€π‘  = 0.00754
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
πœ‹
0.85(27.6)(π‘Ž)(400) = 4 (28)2 (4)(414.6)
π‘Ž = 108.82 π‘šπ‘š
𝑓
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸𝑦
𝑠
414.6
πœ€π‘¦ = 200,000
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = ∅𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
πœ‹
𝑀𝑛 = 0.90 4 (28)2 (4)(414.6) (600 −
108.82
)
2
𝑀𝑛 = 501423048.1 𝑁 − π‘šπ‘š
β‘‘ Determine the moment capacity using
moment reduction factor of 0.90.
β‘’ Determine the super-imposed uniform live
load it could carry in kPa besides a dead load of
20 kN/m including its own weight if it has a
simple span of 6 m and a spacing of 1.8m.
𝑀𝑛 = 501423 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
Percentage increase in nominal moment:
501423−484756
) π‘₯100
484756
%π‘–π‘›π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ = (
Solution:
β‘  Depth of compression block:
%π’Šπ’π’„π’“π’†π’‚π’”π’† = πŸ‘. πŸ’πŸ’ %
β‘’ Percent increase in nominal moment if the
steel is change to 4-32 mm ∅ :
𝐢=𝑇
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
πœ‹
4
0.85(20.7)(π‘Ž)(400) = (32)2 (4)(414.6)
πœ‹
𝐴𝑠 = 4 (32)2 (3)
π‘Ž = 189.51 π‘šπ‘š
𝐴𝑠 = 2413 π‘šπ‘š2
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑛 = ∅𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
πœ‹
𝑀𝑛 = 0.90 4 (32)2 (4)(414.6) (600 −
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
189.51
)
2
𝑀𝑛 = 606490 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
2413
𝜌 = 300(575)
𝜌 = 0.014
606490−484756
) π‘₯100
484756
%π‘–π‘›π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘ π‘’ = (
%π’Šπ’π’„π’“π’†π’‚π’”π’† = πŸπŸ“. 𝟏 %
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75πœŒπ‘
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75(0.02850
PROBLEM 38:
A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 300
mm with an effective depth of 575 mm. It is
reinforced with 3-32 mm ∅ at the bottom. fc’ =
27.6 MPa, fy = 414 MPa. Balanced steel ratio ρb
= 0.0285.
β‘ Determine the depth of compression block.
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.021 > 0.014
𝑆𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑦𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑𝑠: 𝑓𝑠 = 𝑓𝑦
𝐢=𝑇
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
πœ‹
0.85(27.6)(π‘Ž)(300) = 4 (2413)(414)
𝐿𝐿 = 47.98
π‘˜π‘
π‘š
𝒂 = πŸπŸ’πŸ. πŸ’πŸ’ π’Žπ’Ž
47.98
𝐿𝐿 = 1.8
β‘‘ Moment capacity using moment reduction
factor of 0.90:
𝑳𝑳 = πŸπŸ”. πŸ”πŸ“ π’Œπ‘·π’‚
π‘Ž = 𝛽𝑐
PROBLEM 39:
141.44 = 0.85𝑐
𝑐 = 166.99 π‘šπ‘š
Check whether we could use ∅ = 0.90:
πœ€1
0.003
=
408.01 166.99
A fixed ended rectangular beam must support a
uniform service dead and live loads of 220 kN/m
and 182.6 kN/m respectively. It has a span of 6m.
fc’ = 27.6 MPa, fy = 414.7 MPa, ρb = 0.028.
β‘  Effective depth of the beam using ω = 0.18.
β‘‘ Compute the flexural reinforcements at the
support.
πœ€1 = 0.0073 > 0.005
β‘’ Compute for the flexural reinforcements at the
midspan.
π‘ˆπ‘ π‘’ ∅ = 0.90
π‘Ž
2
𝑀𝑒 = ∅𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − )
𝑀𝑒 = 0.90 (2413)(414) (575 −
Solution:
141.44
)
2
β‘  Effective depth of the beam using ω = 0.18:
𝑀𝑒 = 453.4 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
β‘’Super-imposed uniform live load it could carry
in kPa besides a dead load of 20 kN/m including
its own weight if it has a simple span of 6 m and
a spacing of 1.8m:
π‘Šπ‘’ = 1.2𝐷𝐿 + 1.6𝐿𝐿
π‘Š 𝐿2
𝑀𝑒 = 𝑒8
453.4 =
π‘Šπ‘’ = 1.2(220) + 1.6(182.6)
π‘Šπ‘’ (6)2
8
π‘Šπ‘’ = 556.2 π‘˜π‘/π‘š
π‘˜π‘
π‘Šπ‘’ = 100.76 π‘š
Max. moment occurs at the fixed supports:
π‘Šπ‘’ = 1.6𝐿𝐿 + 1.2𝐷𝐿
−𝑀𝑒 =
π‘Šπ‘’ 𝐿2
12
100.76 = 1.6𝐿𝐿 + 1.2(20)
−𝑀𝑒 =
556.2(6)2
12
−𝑀𝑒 = 1668.60 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
𝜌 < πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯
𝑡𝒐 π’„π’π’Žπ’‘π’“π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅
Moment at midspan:
+𝑀𝑒 =
π‘Šπ‘’ 𝐿2
24
+𝑀𝑒 =
556.2(6)2
24
𝐴𝑠 = 𝜌 𝑏𝑑
𝐴𝑠 = 0.01198(600)(850)
𝑨𝒔 = πŸ”πŸπŸπŸŽ π’Žπ’ŽπŸ
+𝑀𝑒 = 834.3 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
β‘’ Flexural reinforcements at the midspan:
+𝑀𝑒 = 834.3 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
Effective depth of beam:
𝑀𝑒 = ∅𝑓𝑐′ 𝑏𝑑2 πœ” (1 − 0.59πœ”)
𝑀𝑒 = ∅𝑓𝑐′ 𝑏𝑑2 πœ” (1 − 0.59πœ”)
6
2
1668.6 π‘₯ 10 = 0.90(27.6)(600)𝑑 (0.18)[1 −
0.59(0.18)]
𝑑 = 834.2 π‘šπ‘š π‘ π‘Žπ‘¦ 850 π‘šπ‘š
𝑼𝒔𝒆 𝒅 = πŸ–πŸ“πŸŽ π’Žπ’Ž
843.3 π‘₯ 106 =
0.90(27.6)(600)(850)2 (πœ”)[1 − 0.59(πœ”)]
πœ”[1 − 0.59πœ”] = 0.0774
πœ”2 − 1.6949πœ” + 0.1313 = 0
πœ” = 0.0814
β‘‘ Flexural reinforcements at the supports:
πœ” = 0.18
πœ”π‘“π‘ ′
𝜌 = 𝑓𝑦
𝜌=
0.18(27.6)
414.7
𝜌 = 0.01198
14
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 414.7
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› =
0.00338
𝜌=
πœ”π‘“π‘ ′
𝑓𝑦
𝜌=
0.0814(27.6)
414.7
𝜌 = 0.00541
14
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 414.7
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 0.00338 π‘œπ‘˜
𝜌 < πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯
0.00541 < 0.021
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ =
0.75πœŒπ‘
𝑡𝒐 π’„π’π’Žπ’‘π’“π’†π’”π’”π’Šπ’π’ 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75(0.028)
𝐴𝑠 = 𝜌 𝑏𝑑
π‘ˆπ‘ π‘’ 𝜌 = 0.01198
𝐴𝑠 = 0.00541(600)(850)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.021
𝑨𝒔 = πŸπŸ•πŸ“πŸ— π’Žπ’ŽπŸ
PROBLEM 40:
A rectangular concrete beam has a width of 250
mm and a total depth of 450 mm. It is reinforced
with a total steel area of 1875 mm2 placed at an
effective depth of 375 mm. fc’ = 27.6 MPa, fy =
414.7 MPa.
β‘  Determine the depth of compression block.
β‘‘ Determine the moment capacity reduction
factor.
β‘’ Determine the safe live load that the beam
could carry in addition to a dead load of 20 kN/m
if it has a span of 6m.
πœ€π‘‘
0.003
= 155.98
219.02
πœ€π‘‘ = 0.0042125 > 0.002 𝑏𝑒𝑑 < 0.005
𝑓
𝐸𝑠
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝑠
414.7
πœ€π‘¦ = 200,000
Solution:
β‘  Depth of compression block:
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.0020735 < 0.0042125
Steel yields:
Assuming steel yields:
𝐢=𝑇
0.85𝑓𝑐 ′ π‘Žπ‘ = 𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦
0.85(27.6)(π‘Ž)(250) = 1875(414.7)
𝒂 = πŸπŸ‘πŸ. πŸ“πŸ– π’Žπ’Ž
Since 𝝴t is between 0.002 and 0.005, this value is
within the transition range between compression
controlled section and tension controlled section.
250
π‘ˆπ‘ π‘’ ∅ = 0.65 + (πœ€π‘‘ − 0.002) 3
250
∅ = 0.65 + (0.0042125 − 0.002) 3
β‘‘ Moment capacity reduction factor:
∅ = 𝟎. πŸ–πŸ‘πŸ’
π‘Ž = 𝛽𝑐
132.58 = 0.85𝑐
𝑐 = 155.98 π‘šπ‘š
β‘’ Live load it could carry:
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑒 = ∅𝐴𝑠𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 )
𝑀𝑒 = 0.834 (1875)(414.7) (375 −
132.58
)
2
Wu = 47.8 kN/m
𝑀𝑒 = 200.2 π‘₯ 10 6 𝑁 − π‘šπ‘š
𝑀𝑒 = 200.2 π‘˜π‘ − π‘š
𝑀𝑒 =
𝑀𝑒 =
π‘Šπ‘’ 𝐿2
8
𝑀𝑒 =
47.8 (6)2
8
𝑀𝑒 = πŸπŸπŸ“. 𝟏 π’Œπ‘΅. π’Ž
π‘Šπ‘’ 𝐿2
8
200.2 =
Wu = 1.2 (10.5) + 1.6 (22)
π‘Šπ‘’ (6)2
8
2. Approximate flexural resistance factor:
Mu = ø R b d2
π‘Šπ‘’ = 44.48 π‘˜π‘/π‘š
d = 400 – 62.5 = 337.50
215.1 x 106 = 0.90 R (300) (337.5)2
π‘Šπ‘’ = 1.2𝐷𝐿 + 1.6𝐿𝐿
R = 6.99
44.48 = 1.2(20) + 1.6𝐿𝐿
π’Œπ‘΅
𝑳𝑳 = 𝟏𝟎. πŸ‘πŸŽ π’Ž
3. Number of 32 mm ø bars:
R = fc’ πœ” (1 – 0.59 πœ”)
6.99 = 27.6 πœ”(1 – 0.59 πœ”)
PROBLEM 41:
Architectural considerations limit the height of a
6 m. long simple span beam to 400 mm and width
0.59 πœ”2 – 27.6 πœ” + 6.99 = 0
πœ”2 – 46.78 πœ” + 11.85 = 0
of 300 mm. The following loads are material
46.78 ±46.27
= 0.25
2
properties are given: Use 62.5 mm ø as covering
πœ”=
from center of reinforcing bars.
πœ” = 𝜌 𝑓𝑦′
𝑓
DL = 10.5 kN/m
LL = 22 kN/m
fc’ = 34.6 MPa
fy = 414.7 MPa
𝑐
0.25 =
𝜌 (414.7)
34.6
𝜌 = 0.0209
1. Determine the factored moment carried
by the beam.
2. Determine the approximate flexural
As = 𝜌 b d
As = 0.0209 (300) (337.50)
As = 2112 mm2
resistance factor. Assume ø = 0.90
3. Determine the number of 32 mm ø bars
needed for the beam.
πœ‹
= (32)2 𝑁 = 2112
4
𝑁 = 2.63 π‘ π‘Žπ‘¦ 3
Solution:
1. Factored moment carried by the beam.
Wu = 1.2 DL + 1.6 LL
Use 3 – 32 mm ø bars
πœ‹
As = 4 = (32)2 (3) = 2413 π‘šπ‘š2
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75πœŒπ‘
0.85 𝑓′𝛽 600
𝑐
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+𝑓
)
𝑦
𝑦
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (𝑓𝑐′ −30)
7
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (34.6−30)
7
𝛽 = 0.817
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 (34.6)(0.817)(600)
414.7 (600+414.7)
πœŒπ‘ = 0.03426
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75πœŒπ‘
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75(0.03426)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.0257
(250)
3
ø = 0.65 + (0.00426 – 0.002)
(250)
3
ø = 0.838 (moment capacity reduction factor)
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
Mu = 0.838 (2413) (414.7) (337.50 -
113.42
)
2
Mu = 235.46 kN.m > 215.10 kN.m (safe)
PROBLEM 42:
A reinforced rectangular concrete beam has a
width of 250 mm and an effective depth of 360
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
𝜌=
Use ø = 0.65 + ( πœ€π‘‘ – 0.002)
mm. It is reinforced for tension only at the bottom
2413
300(337.5)
𝜌 = 0.0238 < 0.0257 ok
with a total tension steel area of 600 mm2. fc’ = 40
MPa, fy = 400 MPa.
1. Determine the tension reinforcement
index for this beam.
2. Determine the distance of the neutral axis
below the compression surface.
3. Determine the ultimate flexural strength
of the beam.
Solution:
C=T
0.85 fc’ ab = As fy
0.85 (34.6) (a) (300) = 2413 (414.7)
a = 113.42
a = 𝛽c
113.42 = 0.817 c
c = 138.82
πœ€π‘‘
0.003
= 138.82
198.68
πœ€π‘‘ = 0.00426 < 0.005
1. Tension reinforcement index for this
beam.
𝑓
πœ” = 𝜌 𝑓𝑦′
𝑐
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
600
𝜌 = 250(360)
𝜌 = 0.0067
𝑓𝑦
πœ” = πœŒπ‘“′
𝑐
0.0067 (400)
πœ”=
40
πœ” = 𝟎. πŸŽπŸ”πŸ•
2. Distance of the neutral axis below the
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
πœ€π‘‘
0.003
= 36.20
323.80
πœ€π‘‘ = 0.0026983
compression surface.
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (𝑓𝑐′ −30)
7
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (40−30)
7
𝛽 = 0.78
𝑓
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝑦
𝐸𝑠
πœ€π‘¦ =
400
200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.002
Assume steel yields:
C=T
πœ€π‘  > πœ€π‘¦ steel yields (under reinforced)
0.85 fc’ ab = As fy
𝑓𝑠 = 𝑓𝑦
0.85 (40) (a) (250) = 600 (400)
a = 28.23 mm
πœ€π‘‘ = 0.0026983 < 0.005
ø = moment capacity reduction factor
ø = 0.70 + ( πœ€π‘‘ – 0.002)
a = 𝛽c
(250)
3
28.23 = 0.78 c
c = 36.20 mm (neutral axis
below compression surface)
3. Ultimate flexural strength of the beam.
Use ø = 0.65 + ( πœ€π‘‘ – 0.002)
(250)
3
ø = 0.65 + (0.0026983 – 0.002)
Steel does not yield: fs ≠ fy
(250)
3
Using Hookes Law, solve for the actual fs:
ø = 0.71
fs = 𝐸𝑠 πœ€π‘ 
0.003
πœ€
= 𝑠
𝑐
500−𝑐
π‘Ž
2
Mu = ø As fy (d - )
Mu = 0.71 (600) (400) (360 -
28.23
)
2
Mu = 58.93 kN.m
πœ€π‘  =
(500−𝑐)(0.003)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠 =
200000(500−𝑐)(0.003)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠 =
600(500−𝑐)
𝑐
PROBLEM 43:
A rectangular beam has a width of 280 mm and
an effective depth of 500 mm. It is reinforced with
4 – 36 mm ø bars at the tension side of the beam
placed 65 mm above the bottom of the beam.
T=C
As fy = 0.85 fc’ ab
4072 (600
(500−𝑐)
𝑐
) = 0.85(25)(0.85)𝑐(280)
500 – c = 0.00207 c2
1. Which of the following will give the
c2 + 483.09 c – 241546 = 0
c = 306.08 mm
location of the neutral axis from the top
of the beam.
2. Which of the following give the stress of
steel.
3. Which of the following will give the
2. Stress of steel.
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (306.08)
a = 260.17 mm
ultimate capacity of the beam.
Solution:
1. Location of the neutral axis from the top
of the beam .
𝑓𝑠 =
600 (500−𝑐)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠 =
600 (500−306.08)
306.08
𝑓𝑠 = πŸ‘πŸ–πŸŽ. πŸπŸ’ π’Œπ‘·π’‚ < π’‡π’š
3. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
Mu = 0.90 (4072) (380.14) (500 Mu = 515.3 kN.m
260.17
)
2
πœ€π‘  =
PROBLEM 44:
(500−𝑐)(0.003)
𝑐
𝑓
A rectangular beam has a width of 280 mm and
an effective depth of 500 mm and is reinforced
with steel area in tension equal to 4000 mm2. fc’
πœ€π‘  = 𝐸𝑠
𝑠
𝑓𝑠
(500−𝑐)(0.003)
=
200000
𝑐
𝑓𝑠 =
200000(500−𝑐)(0.003)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠 =
600(500−𝑐)
𝑐
= 25 MPa, fy = 400 MPa.
1. Compute the depth of compression strees
block.
2. Compute the ultimate moment capacity
C=T
0.85 fc’ ab = As fs
of the beam.
3. What is the correct description of the
beam?
0.85 fc’ 𝛽cb = 40000 fs
0.85 (25) (0.85) c (280) =
400(600)(500−𝑐)
𝑐
a. Under reinforced
c2 + 474.54c – 237271.4 = 0
b. Over reinforced
c = 304.55
c. Balanced condition
d. Reduction
in
depth
of
compression zone results in
decrease in steel strain at failure.
𝑓𝑠 =
600(500−𝑐)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠 =
600(500−304.55)
304.55
𝑓𝑠 = 385.06 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž < 𝑓𝑦 = 400 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
Solution:
βΈ« Steel does not yield
1. Depth of compression stress block
ok as assumed
Assume steel does not yield
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (304.55)
a = 258.87 mm depth of
compression block
2. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
π‘Ž
2
Mu = ø As fy (d - )
fs ≠ fy
fs = 𝐸𝑠 πœ€π‘ 
0.003
πœ€π‘ 
= 500−𝑐
𝑐
Mu = 0.90 (4000) (385.06) (500 Mu = 513.7 kN.m
3. Description of beam
258.87
)
2
πœ€π‘  =
(500−𝑐)(0.003)
𝑐
πœ€π‘  =
(500−304.55)(0.003)
304.55
1. Depth of compression block for a
balanced condition.
πœ€π‘  = 0.00193
𝑓
𝐸𝑠
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝑠
400
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.002
πœ€π‘  < πœ€π‘¦
0.00193 < 0.002
The beam is Over Reinforced.
𝑓
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝑦
𝐸𝑠
414
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.002
PROBLEM 45:
A beam has a width of 300 mm and an effective
0.003
0.002
= 500−𝑐
𝑐
c = 300 mm
depth of 500 mm. fc’ = 28 MPa, fy =414 MPa, Es
= 200,000 MPa
1. Determine the depth of compression
block for a balanced condition.
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (300)
a = 255 mm
2. Determine the balanced steel area
required.
3. Determine the moment capacity for
maximum steel area in a balanced
condition.
2. Balanced steel area required.
C=T
0.85 fc’ ab = As fy
0.85 (28) (255) (300) = Asb (414)
Solution:
Asb = 4398 mm2
3. Moment capacity for maximum steel area
in a balanced condition.
As = 0.75 Asb (max. steel area for
balanced condition)
As = 0.75 (4398)
As = 3298.5 mm2
1. Total depth of the beam for a balanced
condition.
πœ€π‘¦ = πœ€π‘‘ = 0.002 < 0.005
Use ø = 0.65
𝑓
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
255
Mu = 0.65 (3298.5) (414) (500 - 2 )
Mu = 330.64 kN.m
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸𝑦
𝑠
414
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.0021
a = 𝛽c
255 = 0.85 (c)
c = 300 mm
PROBLEM 46:
The width of a rectangular beam is 300 mm. The
depth of compression block for a balanced
By ratio and proportion:
condition is 255 mm. fc’ = 28 MPa, fy =414 MPa,
0.003
0.0021
= 𝑑−300
300
Es = 200,000 MPa. Use 70 mm as steel covering.
d = 300 + 210
Unit weight of concrete is 24kN/m3.
d = 510 mm
1. Determine the total depth of the beam for
a balanced condition.
Total depth = 510 + 70 = 580 mm
2. Determine the total area of reinforcement
for a balanced condition.
3. Determine the factored support imposed
2. Area of reinforcement for a balanced
condition.
uniform load that a 6-m. simple span
beam could support for a balanced
T=C
condition.
Asb fy = 0.85 fc’ ab
Asb (414) = 0.85 (28) (255) (300)
Solution:
Asb = 4398 mm2
3. Factored super imposed uniform load
that a 6-m. simple span beam could
support for a a balanced condition.
Solution:
1. Depth of compression block for a
balanced condition.
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
255
Mu = 0.90 (4398) (414) (500 - 2 )
Mu = 626.8 kN.m
Mu =
π‘Šπ‘’ 𝐿2
8
626.8 =
π‘Šπ‘’ (6)2
8
Wu = 139.29 kN/m
𝑓𝑦
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸
𝑠
415
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
Wt. of concrete = 0.3 (0.58) (24)
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.0020750
Wt. of concrete = 4.18 kN/m
Wu = 4.18 (1.2) + Ws
0.003
0.0020750
=
𝑐
500−𝑐
c = 295.57 mm
139.29 = 4.18 (1.2) + Ws
Ws = 134.27 kN/m
a = 𝛽c
PROBLEM 47:
A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 250
a = 0.85 (295.57)
a = 251.23 mm
mm and an effective depth of 500 mm. The
compression strength of concrete is 28 MPa and
the yield strength of steel is fy = 415 MPa.
1. Determine the depth of compression
block for a balanced condition.
2. Determine the steel area required for a
balanced condition.
3. Determine the ultimate moment capacity
to ensure that concrete fails in a ductile
manner.
2. Steel area required for a balanced
condition.
Check for ø:
C=T
0.85 fc’ ab = Asb fy
0.85 (28) (251.53) (250) = Asb (415)
Asb = 3606 mm2 (balanced steel
area)
3. Ultimate moment capacity to ensure that
concrete fails in a ductile manner.
Use As = 0.75 Asb
a = 𝛽c
As = 0.75 (3606)
188.63 = 0.85 (c)
As = 2704.50 mm2
c = 221.92 mm
πœ€π‘‘
0.003
= 221.92
278.08
πœ€π‘‘ = 0.00376 < 0.005
Use ø = 0.65 + (πœ€π‘‘ – 0.002)
(250)
3
ø = 0.65 + (0.00376 – 0.002)
(250)
3
ø = 0.80
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
C=T
Mu = 0.80 (2704.05) (415) (500 -
0.85 fc’ ab = Asb fy
Mu = 364.26 kN.m
188.63
)
2
0.85 (28) (a) (250) = 2704.50 (415)
a = 188.63
PROBLEM 48:
A rectangular reinforced concrete beam has a
π‘Ž
Mu = ø As fy (d - 2)
width b = 300 mm and an effective depth d = 400
mm. If fc’ = 28 MPa, fy = 280 MPa, Es = 200,000
MPa.
1. Which of the following gives the nearest
2. Compressive force of concrete:
vaule of the distance of the N.A. from the
top of the beam so that the strain in
concrete πœ€π‘  = 0.003 will be attained at
the same time with the yield strain of
steel πœ€π‘¦ .
2. Which of the following gives the nearest
value of the total compressive force of
concrete.
3. Which of the following gives the nearest
value of the balanced steel ratio.
a = 𝛽c
Solution:
a = 0.85 (272.73)
1. Distance from N.A. to the top of the
a = 231.82 mm
beam:
C = 0.85 fc’ ab
𝑓
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝑦
C = 0.85 (28) (231.82) (300)
𝐸𝑠
280
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
C = 1655194.8 N
C = 1655.2 kN
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.0014
0.003
0.0014
=
𝑐
400−𝑐
c = 272.73 mm
3. Balanced steel ratio:
0.85 𝑓′𝛽600
𝑐
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+𝑓
)
𝑦
πœŒπ‘ =
𝑦
0.85 (28)(0.85)600
280(600+280)
πœŒπ‘ = 0.0493
πœŒπ‘ = πŸ’. πŸ—πŸ‘ %
PROBLEM 49:
The beam has a cross section as shown in the
figure. It carries an ultimate moment of 156
kN.m. Using fc’ = 20.7 MPa, fy = 414 MPa, Es =
200,000 MPa.
T=C
509804 = 0.85 fc’ Ac
509804 = 0.85 (20.7) Ac
Ac = 28974 mm2
Ac = 100 (a) (2) + 100(a – 75)
28974 = 200a + 100a – 7500
300a = 36474
a = 121.58 mm
a = 𝛽c
121.58 = 0.85 (c)
1. Compute the location of the neutral axis
c = 143.04 mm
measured from the top of the beam.
2. Compute the number of 20 mm ø bars
needed.
2. Number of 20 mm ø
A1 = 100 (121.58) (2)
3. Compute the actual strain of the steel
reinforcements used.
A1 = 24316
A2 = 100 (46.58)
A2 = 4658
Solution:
1. Location of N.A.
A 𝑦̅ = A1y1 + A2y2
(24316 + 4658) 𝑦̅ = 24316 (60.79) + 4658 (98.29)
𝑦̅ = 66.82
z = 400 – 66.82 = 333.18 mm
Mu = ø T z
156 x 106 = 0.90 As (414) (333.18)
As = 1256.62 mm2
Approximate
z = 0.85 d
z = 0.85 (400)
z = 340
Mu = ø T z
πœ‹
(20)2 𝑁 = 1256.62
4
N = 4 bars
Use 4 – 20 mm ø bars
156 x 106 = 0.90 T (340)
T = 509804
3. Actual strain of steel bars
Solution:
πœ€π‘ 
0.003
= 143.04
256.96
πœ€π‘  = 𝟎. πŸŽπŸŽπŸ“πŸ’ (actual strain)
1. Location of neutral axis from the top of
the beam for a balance condition.
𝑓
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸𝑦
𝑠
πœ€π‘¦ =
414
200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.00207
πœ€π‘  > πœ€π‘¦ steel yields
𝑓𝑠 = 𝑓𝑦
PROBLEM 50:
A symmetrical cross-section of a reinforced
concrete shown has a value of fc’ = 24.13 MPa, fy
= 482.7 MPa, Es = 200,000 MPa.
𝑓𝑦
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸
𝑠
482.7
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.00241
0.003
0.00241
= 681.25−𝑐
𝑐
c = 377.77 mm
2. Balanced steel area Asb
1. Which of the following gives the location
of neutral axis from the top of the beam
for a balance condition.
2. Which of the following gives the
balanced steel area Asb.
3. Which of the following gives the max.
area permitted by the code.
a = 𝛽c
3. Which of the following gives the max.
a = 0.85 (377.77)
area permitted by the code.
a = 321.10 mm
Solution:
C = 0.85 fc’ ab
C = 0.85 (24.13) [375(125) + 125(321.10)]
1. Location of neutral axis from the top of
the beam for a balance condition.
C = 1784670 N
T=C
Asb (482.7) = 1784670
Asb = 3697 mm2
3. Max. area permitted by the code
Asmax = 0.75 (3697)
Asmax = 2773 mm2
𝑓
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝑦
𝐸𝑠
PROBLEM 51:
The hallow box beam in the figure must carry a
factored moment of 540 kN.m. fc’ = 28 MPa, fy =
πœ€π‘¦ =
345
200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.0017
345 MPa, Es = 200,000 MPa.
0.003
0.0017
= 725−𝑐
𝑐
c = 462.77 mm
2. Balanced steel area Asb
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (462.77)
a = 393.35 mm
C = 0.85 fc’ A
1. Which of the following gives the location
of neutral axis from the top of the beam
A = 125 (393.35)(2) + 250(150)
A = 135,837.5 mm2
for a balance condition.
2. Which of the following gives the
balanced steel area Asb.
C = 0.85 (28) (135837.5)
C = 3232933 N
T=C
T=C
Asb fy = 0.85 fc’ Ac
Asb (345) = 3232933
Asb = 9371 mm
πœ‹
(12)2 (3) (414) = 0.85 (20.7) (255) Ac
4
2
Ac = 7983.3 mm2
3. Max. area permitted by the code
Asmax = 0.75 (9371)
Asmax = 7028.25 mm
2
π‘Žπ‘₯
= 7983.3
2
π‘₯=
15966.7
π‘Ž
PROBLEM 52:
A triangular beam having a base width of 300
By ration and proportion
mm. has a total depth of 600 mm. It is reinforced
π‘₯
300
= 600
π‘Ž
with 3 – 12 mm ø bars placed at 70 mm above the
π‘₯ = 0.5 π‘Ž
bottom of the beam. fc’ = 20.7 MPa, fy = 414 MPa,
Es = 200,000 MPa.
0.5 π‘Ž =
π‘Ž = 178.70
1. Compute the neutral axis of the beam
from the apex of the section.
2. Compute the ultimate strength capacity
of the beam.
3. What would be the steel area required for
15966.7
π‘Ž
a = 𝛽c
178.70 = 0.85 (c)
c = 210.24 mm
a balanced condition?
2. Ultimate strength capacity
Solution:
1. Neutral axis of the beam
z = 530 – 2/3 (178.7)
z = 410.87
Mu = ø T z
πœ‹
Mu = 0.90 4 (12)2 (3) (414) (410.87)
Mu = 51.9 kN.m
3. Steel area required for a balanced
condition.
3
As = 4 Asb
𝑓𝑦
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸
3
As = 4 (755)
𝑠
414
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
As = 566.25 mm2
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.00207
0.003
0.00207
= 530−𝑐
𝑐
PROBLEM 53:
1.59 – 0.003c =
0.00207
c = 313.61
A triangular beam has an effective depth of
687.50 mm and a base of 750 mm. The beam
carries an ultimate moment of 197 kN.m. fc’ =
27.5 MPa, fy = 414 MPa
1. Compute the neutral axis of the beam
2. Compute the value of total compressive
force of concrete.
3. Compute the streel area required.
Solution:
1. Neutral axis of the beam.
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (313.61)
a = 266.57 mm
T=C
Asb fy = 0.85 fc’ Ac
266.57
600
= 300
π‘₯
π‘Ž
750
= 750
𝑏
x = 133.29
a=b
Asb fy = 0.85 fc’ Ac
Asb (414) = 0.85 (20.7)
Asb = 755 mm2
(133.29)(266.57)
2
C=T
π‘Žπ‘
0.85 fc’ 2 = As fy
0.85(27.5)(π‘Ž)2
= 𝐴𝑠 (414.7)
2
As = 0.0282 a2
PROBLEM 54:
Mu = ø T z
The beam has a cross section shown in the figure.
2
197 x 106 = 0.90 As (414.7) (687.50 - 3 a)
fc’ = 20.7 MPa, fy = 414.7 MPa
197 x 106 = 0.90 (0.282) a2 (414.7)
(687.50 – 0.667a)
18717186.73 = 687.50a2 – 0.667a3
Solve for “a” by trial and error
a = 181.8
a = 𝛽c
181.8 = 0.85 (c)
c = 213.88 mm
2. Compressive force of concrete
π‘Žπ‘
C = 0.85 fc’ 2
𝐢=
0.85 (27.5)(181.8)(181.8)
2
C = 386286 N
C = 386.3 kN
1. Compute
the
minimum
steel
area
permitted by the NSCP Specs.
2. Compute the flexural design strength ø
Mn if it is reinforced with minimum steel
area.
3. Compute the maximum area of flexural
steel that can be used in reinforced the
3. Steel area required
section.
C=T
386286 = As fy
386286 = As (414.7)
As = 931.5 mm2
Solution:
1. Min. steel permitted by the NSCP Specs.
1.4
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 𝑓
𝑦
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› =
1.4
414.7
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 0.00338
π΄π‘ π‘šπ‘–π‘› = πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› 𝑏 𝑑
π΄π‘ π‘šπ‘–π‘› = 0.00338 (125)(2)(437.5)
π΄π‘ π‘šπ‘–π‘› = πŸ‘πŸ”πŸ—. 𝟐 π’Žπ’ŽπŸ
2. Flexural strength ø Mn
C=T
0.85 fc’ (750) a = As fy
0.85 (20.7) (750) a = 369.2 (414.7)
a = 11.60 mm
π‘Ž
2
ø Mn = 0.90 T (𝑑 − )
ø Mn = 0.90 (369.2) (414.7) (437.5 −
11.6
)
2
ø Mn = 59.5 x 106 N.mm
ø Mn = 59.5 kN.m
1. Determine the neutral axis of the section
3. Max. steel area that can be used
0.85 𝑓′𝛽600
𝑐
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+𝑓
)
𝑦
πœŒπ‘ =
𝑦
0.85 (20.7)(0.85)600
414.7(600+414.7)
from the top of the beam.
2. Determine the flexural capacity of the
cross section.
3. Determine the strain in the steel at failure.
πœŒπ‘ = 0.0213
Solution:
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 πœŒπ‘
1. Neutral axis of the beam.
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 (0.0213)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.016
π΄π‘ π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ 𝑏 𝑑
π΄π‘ π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.016 (125)(2)(437.5)
π΄π‘ π‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = πŸπŸ•πŸ“πŸŽ π’Žπ’ŽπŸ
PROBLEM 55:
Each leg of the cross section is reinforced with a
28 mm ø bar.
C=T
0.85 fc’ Ac = As fy
πœ‹
0.85 (24.8) (500) a = 4 (28)2 (2) (414.7)
a = 48.45 mm
a = 𝛽c
48.45 = 0.85 (c)
c = 57 mm
2. Flexural capacity ø Mn
π‘Ž
ø Mn = 0.90 T (𝑑 − 2 )
πœ‹
4
ø Mn = 0.90 (28)2 (2) (414.7) (375 −
48.45
)
2
ø Mn = 161.2 x 106 N.mm
ø Mn = 161.2 kN.m
3. Strain in steel at failure:
πœ€π‘ 
0.003
=
318
57
πœ€π‘  = 𝟎. πŸŽπŸπŸ”πŸ•
𝐴𝑠 = 1963.5 π‘šπ‘š2
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
1963.5
PROBLEM 56: CE BOARD MAY 2010
𝜌 = 300(380)
A 12 m simply supported beam is provided by an
𝜌 = 0.017
additional support at midspan. The beam has a
width of b = 300 mm and a total depth h = 450
If only tension bars are needed:
mm. It is reinforced with 4 – 25 mm ø at the
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75(πœŒπ‘ )
tension side and 2 – 25 mm ø at the compression
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.023 > 0.017
side with 70 mm cover to centroid of
reinforcement. fc’ = 30 MPa, fy = 415 MPa. Use
Therefore, the beam needs only tension
0.75 πœŒπ‘ = 0.023
bars a specified in the problem.
1. Determine the depth of the rectangular
stress block.
2. Determine the nominal bending moment,
Mn.
C=T
0.85 fc’ ab = As fy
πœ‹
4
0.85 (30) (a)(300) = (25)2 (4)(415)
a = 106.52 mm
3. Determine the total factored uniform load
including the beam weight considering
moment capacity reduction of 0.90.
Solution:
2. Nominal bending moment:
π‘Ž
Mn = As fy (𝑑 − 2 )
πœ‹
1. Depth of the rectangular stress block:
Mn = 4 (25)2 (4)(415) (380 −
Mn = 266.2 x 106 N.mm
Mn = 266.2 kN.m
Check if compression bars is needed.
πœ‹
4
𝐴𝑠 = (25)2 (4)
106.52
)
2
3. Total factored uniform load including
beam weight:
PROBLEM 57:
A rectangular beam has a width of 300 mm and
an effective depth of 537.50 mm to the centroid
of tension steel bars. Tension reinforcement
consists of 6 – 28 mm ø in two rows, compression
reinforcement consists of 2 – 22 mm ø. fc’ = 27.6
MPa, fy = 414.7 MPa. Assume steel covering is
60 mm for compression bars.
𝛿=
5 𝑀𝐿4
384 𝐸𝐼
1. Compute the depth of compression
𝑃𝐿3
𝛿 = 48 𝐸𝐼
block.
2. Compute the factored moment capacity
5 𝑀𝐿4
𝑃𝐿3
=
384 𝐸𝐼
48 𝐸𝐼
of beam.
5𝑀𝐿
𝑃= 8
3. Compute the maximum total tension steel
2R + P = wL
2R = wL 2R =
allowed by specifications.
5𝑀𝐿
8
Solution:
3𝑀𝐿
8
1. Depth of compression block.
3
R = 16 𝑀𝐿
𝐿
2
𝐿
2
𝐿
4
𝑀𝐡 = 𝑅 ( ) − π‘Š ( ) ( )
3𝑀𝐿2
𝑀𝐡 = 16(2) −
𝑀𝐿2
8
𝑀𝐿2
𝑀𝐡 = − 32
Mu = 0.90 Mn
Mu = 0.90 (266.2)
Mu = 239.58 kN.m
239.58 =
𝑀𝐿2
32
239.58 =
𝑀(12)2
32
w = 53.24 kN/m
πœ‹
4
𝐴𝑠 = (28)2 (6)
𝐴𝑠 = 3695 π‘šπ‘š2
πœ‹
𝐴𝑠 ′ = 4 (22)2 (2)
𝐴′𝑠 = 760 π‘šπ‘š2
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
𝜌=
3695
300(537.50)
𝜌 = 0.0229
𝐴 ′
𝜌′ = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
𝜌′ =
760
300(537.50)
𝜌 = 0.00471
As1 = As – As2
As2 = As’ when compression bars will yield
As1 = As – As’
0.85 fc’ ab = (As – As’) fy
0.85 (27.6) a (300) = (3695 – 760) 414.7
a = 172.94 mm
Check if compression bar are really needed:
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 𝑓𝑐′𝛽600
𝑓𝑦 (600+𝑓𝑦 )
0.85 (27.6)(0.85)600
πœŒπ‘ = 414.7(600+414.7)
2. Factored moment capacity of the beam.
a = 𝛽c
172.94 = 0.85 (c)
c = 203.46 mm
πœŒπ‘ = 0.0284
When,
πœ€1
0.003
= 203.4
346.6
𝜌 > πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ compression bars are needed
πœ€1 = 0.00511 > 0.005
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 πœŒπ‘
0.0229 > 0.75(0.0284)
Use capacity reduction factor: ø = 0.90
0.0229 > 0.0213
Check: if compression bars will yield
𝜌 − 𝜌′ >
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝑑 𝑓𝑦 (600−𝑓𝑦 )
𝜌 − 𝜌′ = 0.0229 − 0.00471
𝜌 − 𝜌′ = 0.0182
π‘Ž
0.85 (27.6)(0.85)(60)600
=
537.5(414.7)(600−414.7)
= 0.0173
M1 = ø As1 fy (𝑑 − 2 )
As2 = As’
As1 = As - As2
As1 = As – As’
0.0182 > 0.0173 (compression bars will yield)
π‘Ž
M1 = ø (As – As’) fy (𝑑 − 2 )
Check:
𝜌 − 𝜌′ < πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯
M1 = 0.90 (3695 – 760) 414.7 (537.50 −
M1 = 494.07 x 106 N.mm
0.0182 < 0.0213
M2 = ø As2 fy (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
C1 = T1
0.85 fc’ ab = As1 fy
M2 = ø As’ fy (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
172.94
)
2
M2 = 0.90 (760) (414.7) (537.5 – 60)
630 = 1.8 b
M2 = 135.45 x 106 N.mm
b = 350 mm
Mu = M 1 + M 2
2. Reinforcement for compression
Mu = 494.07 + 135.45
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 𝑓𝑐′𝛽600
𝑓𝑦 (600+𝑓𝑦 )
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 (27.58)(0.85)600
413.4(600+413.4)
Mu = 629.52 kN.m
3. Maximum total tension steel allowed by
πœŒπ‘ = 0.0285
specifications.
0.85 fc’ ab = As1 fy
′
Max. As = πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ 𝑏𝑑 + 𝜌 𝑏𝑑
Max. As = 0.75πœŒπ‘ 𝑏𝑑 + 𝜌′ 𝑏𝑑
Max. As = 𝑏𝑑 (0.75πœŒπ‘ + 𝜌′ )
Max. As = 300(537.5)(0.0213 + 0.00471)
Max. As = πŸ’πŸπŸ—πŸ’ π’Žπ’ŽπŸ > πŸ‘πŸ”πŸ—πŸ“ π’Žπ’ŽπŸ
PROBLEM 58:
A doubly reinforced concrete beam has a max.
Assume
effective depth of 630 mm and is subjected to a
𝜌1 =
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝛽 (0.003)
𝑓𝑦 (0.008)
𝜌1 =
0.85 (27.58)(0.85)(0.003)
413.4 (0.008)
total factored moment of 1062 kN.m including its
own weight. fc’ = 27.58 MPa, fy = 413.4 MPa. Use
62.5 mm steel covering.
𝜌1 = 0.018
As1 = As – As2
1. Determine the width of the beam
2. Determine
the
reinforcement
for
compression
3. Determine the total reinforcement for
As2 = As’ if compression steel will yield
As1 = 𝜌1 bd
As1 = 0.018 (350) (630)
tension
As1 = 3969 mm2
Solution:
π‘Ž
1. Width of the beam
Approximate proportion of b and d
d = 1.5 to 2 b
Try d = 1.80 b
M1 = ø As1 fy (𝑑 − 2 )
M1 = 0.90 (3969) 413.4 (630 −
M1 = 782.7 kN.mm
Mu = M 1 + M 2
199.97
)
2
Use As = 5292 mm2
1062 = 494.07 + M2
M2 = 279.3 kN.m
PROBLEM 59:
Check whether compression bars will yield:
𝜌 − 𝜌′ >
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝑑 𝑓𝑦 (600−𝑓𝑦 )
As = As1 + As2
A rectangular beam has a width of 300 mm and
an effective depth to the centroid of the tension
reinforcement
of
600
mm.
The
tension
2
reinforcement has an area of 4762 mm and the
As2 = As’
area of compression reinforcement placed 62.50
As = As1 + As’
mm from the compression face to the beam is
𝜌 bd = 𝜌1 bd + 𝜌′ bd
′
𝜌 − 𝜌 = 𝜌1
987.5 mm2. fc’ = 34.56 MPa, fy = 414.6 MPa.
Balanced steel ratio is 0.034. Assume that steel
0.85 (27.58)(0.85)(62.5)(600)
0.018 > 630 (413.4)(600−413.4)
yields.
0.018 > 0.0154
1. Determine the depth of compression
Therefore, compression bars will yield.
fs’ = fy
block
2. Determine the design strength using 0.90
As’ fy = As2 fy
As’ = As2
as the reduction factor
(ok as assumed)
3. Determine the concentrated live loads at
M2 = ø As’ fy (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
the midspan in addition to a dead load of
279.3 x 106 mm = 0.90 As’ (413.4) (630 – 62.5)
20 kN/m including the weight of the
As’= 1323 mm2
3. Total reinforcement for tension.
As = As1 + As2
As = 3969 + 1323
As = 5292 mm2
𝜌′ =
𝐴𝑠 ′
𝑏𝑑
1323
𝜌′ = 350(630)
𝜌 = 0.006
Max. As = bd (0.75 πœŒπ‘ + 𝜌′ )
Max. As = 350(630) [0.75(0.0285) +
0.00669)]
Max. As = 6036 mm2 > 5292 mm2 ok
beam if it has a span of 6 m.
Solution:
1. Depth of compression block
0.85 𝑓′𝛽600
𝑐
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+𝑓
)
𝑦
𝑦
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (𝑓𝑐′ −28)
7
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (34.56−28)
7
𝛽 = 0.803
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 (34.56)(0.803)(600)
414.6(600+414.6)
πœŒπ‘ = 0.034
𝐴
Since, compression bars will yield:
4762
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠 = 300 (600)
fs’ = fy
𝜌 = 0.0264
𝐴 ′
T = C1 + C2
987.5
𝜌′ = 𝑏𝑑𝑠 = 300 (600)
As fy = 0.85 fc’ ab + As’ fy
𝜌′ = 0.0054
π‘Ž=
Check the beam first as a singly reinforced beam
to see if the compression bars can be disregarded.
π‘Ž=
(𝐴𝑠 −𝐴′𝑠 )𝑓𝑦
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝑏
(4762−987.5)414.6
0.85 (34.56)(300)
π‘Ž = πŸπŸ•πŸ•. πŸ“πŸ• π’Žπ’Ž
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 πœŒπ‘
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 (0.034)
2. Design strength using 0.90 as the
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.0255
reduction factor.
πœŒπ‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ = 0.0264 > 0.0255
Therefore, the beam must be analyzed as doubly
reinforced
beam.
Check
if
the
bars
in
compression will really yield, by computing the
steel ratio that will ensure yielding of the
compression bar at failure.
πœŒπ‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ = 0.0264
C1 = T1
0.85 𝑓′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝑐
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 𝑑 𝑓 (600−𝑓
)
𝑦
0.85 fc’ ab = As1 fy
𝑦
0.85 (34.56)(0.817)(62.5)(600)
0.0264 − 0.0054 > 414.6 (600)(600−414.6)
0.021 > 0.0195
bars will yield)
(therefore, compression
0.85 (34.56) (177.57) (300) = As1 (414.6)
As1 = 3774.50 mm2
As = As1 + As2
As2 = As – As1
PROBLEM 60:
As2 = 4762 – 3774.50
A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 375
As2 = 987.50 mm2 ok
mm and a total depth of 775 mm. Steel covering
for both compression and tension bars is 75 mm.
Area of compression bars is 1290 mm2 while that
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
of the tension bars it is 6529 mm2. fc’ = 27.6 MPa,
π‘Ž
M1 = T1 (𝑑 − 2 )
fy = 414.6 MPa.
π‘Ž
M1 = As1 fy (𝑑 − 2 )
M1 = 3774.5 (414.6) (600 −
177.51
)
2
M1 = 800 x 106 N.mm
1. Determine the depth of compression
block.
2. Determine the capacity reduction factor
M2 = ø As2 fy (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
M2 = 987.50 (414.6) (600 – 62.5)
M2 = 220 x 106 N.mm
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
Mu = 0.90 (800 + 220)
for moment.
3. Determine the ultimate moment capacity
of the beam.
Solution:
1. Depth of compression block.
Mu = 918 kN.m
3. Concentrated live loads it could support
at its midspan.
0.003
πœ€ ′
= 𝑠
𝑐
𝑐−75
πœ€π‘ ′ =
𝑃𝐿
𝑀𝐿2
Mu = (1.6) 4 + 8 (1.2)
𝑃(6)
20(6)2
918 = (1.6) 4 + 8 (1.2)
P = 337.5 kN
0.003(𝑐−75)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠′ = πœ€π‘  ′𝐸𝑠
𝑓𝑠′ =
0.003(𝑐−75)(200000)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠′ =
600(𝑐−75)
𝑐
T = C1 + C2
As fy = 0.85 fc’ ab + As’ fs’
6529 (414.6) = 0.85(27.6) (0.85) c (375)
+
1290 (600)(𝑐−75)
𝑐
1932923.4 c = 7477.88c2 – 58050000 = 0
c2 – 258.49 c – 7762.90 = 0
c = 285.66 mm
𝑓𝑠′ =
600 (𝑐−75)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠′ =
600 (285.66−75)
285.66
𝑓𝑠′ = 442.47 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž > 414.6 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
Note:
When πœ€π‘  < 0.005
Value of ø = 0.65 + ( πœ€π‘  – 0.002)
ø = 0.65 + (0.00435 – 0.002)
Compression steel yield:
(250)
3
(250)
3
ø = 0.846
Use fs’ = fy = 414.6 MPa
a = 𝛽c
3. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam.
a = 0.85 (285.66)
c = 242.81 mm
2. Capacity reduction factor for moment.
πœ€
0.003
= 𝑐
𝑑−𝑐
πœ€=
0.003(𝑑−𝑐)
𝑐
πœ€=
C2 = T2
0.003(700−285.66)
285.66
As’ fy = As2 fy
πœ€=
0.00435 < 0.005
As’ = As2
As2 = 1290 mm2
As1 = As – As2
As1 = 6529 – 1290
As1 = 5239 mm2
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑒 = ∅ [𝑇1 (𝑑 − 2 ) + 𝑇2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′ )]
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑒 = ∅ [𝐴𝑠1 𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 ) + 𝐴𝑠2 𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 𝑑′ )]
Solution:
1. Minimum tensile steel ratio that will
ensure yielding of the compression steel
242.81
𝑀𝑒 = 0.846 [5239(414.6) (700 − 2 ) +
at failure.
1290(414.6)(700 − 75)]
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› =
𝑀𝑒 = 1346 π‘₯ 106 𝑁. π‘šπ‘š
As =
𝑀𝑒 = πŸπŸ‘πŸ’πŸ” π’Œπ‘΅. π’Ž
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
+ 𝜌′
𝑓𝑦 𝑑 (600+𝑓𝑦 )
πœ‹
= (28)2 (2) = 1232 π‘šπ‘š2
4
0.85 𝑓′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝑦
PROBLEM 61:
A rectangular concrete beam has a width of 350
𝐴 ′
𝑐
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 𝑓 𝑑 (600+𝑓
+ 𝑏𝑑𝑠
)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› =
𝑦
0.85 (20.7)(0.85)(62.5)600
1232
+
414.6(537.5) (600+414.6)
350(537.5)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 0.020
mm and a total depth of 675 mm. It is reinforced
for tension at the bottom with 4 – 36 mm ø bars
at an effective depth of 537.5 mm and two 28 mm
ø bars at the top placed at 62.5 mm from the top
of the beam. fc’ = 20.7 MPa, fy = 414.6 MPa.
Check:
𝐴𝑠
𝑏𝑑
πœ‹
As = = (36)2 (4) = 4071.5 π‘šπ‘š2
4
𝜌=
4071.5
𝜌 = 350(537.5)
1. Determine the minimum tensile steel
ratio that will ensure yielding of the
𝜌 = 0.0216 > 0.020
πœŒπ‘šπ‘–π‘› = 𝟎. 𝟎𝟐𝟎
compression steel at failure.
2. Determine the total compressive force of
2. Total compressive force of concrete.
concrete.
3. Determine the design moment capacity
of the beam.
πœ‹
= (36)2 (4) = 4071.5 π‘šπ‘š2
4
πœ‹
As’ = 4 = (28)2 (2) = 1232 π‘šπ‘š2
As =
𝜌=
4071.5
350(537.5)
𝜌 = 0.0216
1232
𝜌′ = 350(537.5)
𝜌′ = 0.0065
C1 = 0.85 (20.7) (188) (350)
When:
C1 = 1157751 N
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 𝑑 𝑓 (600−𝑓 ) (compression bars will
𝑦
𝑦
yield)
C2 = As’ fs’
C2 = 1232 (414.6)
𝜌 − 𝜌′ = 0.0216 − 0.0065
C2 = 510787 N
𝜌 − 𝜌′ = 0.0151
0.85 (20.7)(0.85)(62.5)600
0.0151 > 414.6(537.5)(600−414.6)
π‘Ž
M1 = C1 (𝑑 − 2 )
0.0151 > 0.0136
M1 = 1157751 (537.5 −
188
)
2
M1 = 513.46 x 106 N.mm
Therefore, compression steel yields.
M2 = C2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
fs’ = fy = 414.6 MPa
M2 = 510787 (537.5 – 62.5)
C1 = 0.85 fc’ ab
M2 = 242.62 x 106 N.mm
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (221.18)
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
a = 188 mm
Mu = 0.90 (513.46 + 242.62)
C1 = 0.85 (20.7) (188) (350)
Mu = 635.11 kN.m
C1 = 1157751 N
C1 = 1157.75 kN
PROBLEM
3. Design moment capacity of the beam.
62:
CE Board Nov. 2010,
Nov.2012
A simply supported beam is reinforced with 4 –
28 mm ø at the bottom and 2 – 28 mm ø at the top
πœ€π‘‘
0.003
= 221.18
316.32
of the beam. Steel covering to centroid of
πœ€π‘‘ = 0.00429 <
reinforcement is 70 mm at the top and bottom of
0.005
the beam. The beam has a total depth of 400 mm
and a width of 300 mm. fc’ = 30 MPa, fy = 415
Use ø = 0.65 + (
MPa. Balanced steel ratio πœŒπ‘ = 0.031.
(250)
πœ€π‘‘ – 0.002)
3
ø = 0.65 + (0.00429 – 0.002)
ø = 0.84
(250)
3
1. Determine the depth of compression
block.
2. Determine the design strength using 0.90
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
C1 = 0.85 fc’ ab
as the reduction factor.
3. Determine the live load at the mid-span
in addition to a DL = 20 kN/m including
Therefore, compression bars will not yield.
the weight of the beam if it has a span of
fs’ ≠ fy
6 m.
0.003
πœ€π‘  ′
= 𝑐−70
𝑐
πœ€π‘ ′ =
Solution:
1. Depth of compression block:
0.003(𝑐−70)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠′ = πœ€π‘  ′𝐸𝑠
πœ‹
= (28)2 (4) = 2463 π‘šπ‘š2
4
πœ‹
As’ = = (28)2 (2) = 1231.5 π‘šπ‘š2
4
As =
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
𝜌=
2463
350(330)
𝜌 = 0.0248
T = C1 + C2
As fy = 0.85 fc’ ab + As’ fs’
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 πœŒπ‘
2463(415)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 (0.031)
0.003(𝑐−70)(200000)
𝑐
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.023
=
(30)
1022145 = 7650a +
(a)
(300)
738900(𝑐−70)
𝑐
738900(𝑐−70)
𝑐
𝜌 > πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯
1022145 = 7650 (0.85c) +
Therefore, reinforcement for compression is
157.19 c = c2 + 113.63 (c – 70)
needed. To ensure that compression bars will
c2 + 43.56 c -7654.10 = 0
yield.
𝑐=
0.85 𝑓′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
43.56 ±183.61
2
𝑐
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 𝑑 𝑓 (600−𝑓
)
𝑦
𝜌 − 𝜌′ >
c = 113.59
𝑦
0.85 (30)(0.85)(70)600
415(330)(600−415)
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 0.036
𝐴 ′
𝜌′ = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (113.59)
a = 96.55 mm
1231.5
𝜌′ = 300(330)
𝜌′ = 0.0124
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 0.036
0.0248 − 0.0124 < 0.036
0.0124 < 0.036
+
1231.5
2. Design strength using 0.90 as reduction
factor.
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
Mu = 0.90 (208 + 73.7)
Mu = 253.53 kN.m
3. Concentrated live load at mid-span:
𝑃𝐿
𝑀𝐿2
Mu = (1.6) 4 + 8 (1.2)
253.53 = (1.6)
𝑃(6)
20(6)2
+
(1.2)
4
8
P = 60.64 kN
C1 = 0.85 fc’ ab
C1 = 0.85 (30) (96.55) (300)
C1 = 738607.50 N
PROBLEM 63:
A reinforced concrete beam has a width of 350
mm and an effective depth of 562.5 mm. It is
C2 = As’ fs’
reinforced for tension at the bottom of the section
𝑓𝑠′ = πœ€π‘  ′𝐸𝑠
having an area of 4896 mm2 and for compression
πœ€π‘ ′ =
0.003(𝑐−70)
𝑐
0.003(113.59−70)
πœ€π‘ ′ =
113.59
at the top of the beam 62.5 mm below the extreme
compression fibers of the beam, having an area of
1530 mm2. fc’ = 34.6 MPa, fy = 414.7 MPa.
πœ€π‘ ′ = 0.0011512
𝑓𝑠′ = 0.0011512 (200000)
𝑓𝑠′ = 230.25 < 415 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
1. Determine the depth of compression
block.
2. Determine the ultimate moment capacity.
C2 = As’ fs’
3. Determine the maximum total tension
C2 = 1231.5 (230.25)
area that could be used in this section.
C2 = 283553
Solution:
π‘Ž
2
M1 = C1 (𝑑 − )
96.55
M1 = 738607.5 (330 − 2 )
M1 = 208 x 106 N.mm
1. Depth of compression block.
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
4896
𝜌 = 350(562.5)
M2 = C2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
𝜌 = 0.0249
M2 = 283553 (330 – 70)
M2 = 73.7 x 106 N.mm
𝐴 ′
𝜌′ = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
1530
𝜌′ = 350(562.5)
𝜌′ = 0.0078
C1 + C2 = T1 + T2
C1 + C2 = T + As fy
𝜌 − 𝜌′ = 0.0249 − 0.0078
𝜌 − 𝜌′ = 0.0171
8234.8 c + 918000
(𝑐−62.5)
= 4896 (414.7)
𝑐
c2 + 111.48 (c – 62.5) = 246.56 c
c2 – 135.08 c – 6967.5 = 0
0.85 𝑓𝑐′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
When, 𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 𝑑 𝑓 (600−𝑓 )
𝑦
c = 174.91 mm
𝑦
(compression bar did not yield)
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (174.91)
a = 139.93 mm
2. Ultimate moment capacity.
C2 = As’ fs’
0.003
πœ€π‘  ′
= 𝑐−𝑑′
𝑐
πœ€π‘ ′ =
𝑓𝑠′ =
600(174.91−62.5)
174.91
𝑓𝑠′ = 385.60 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
0.003(𝑐−𝑑′)
𝑐
𝐢2 =
𝑓𝑠′ = πœ€π‘  ′𝐸𝑠
91800(174.91−62.5)
174.91
𝐢2 = 589974 𝑁
𝑓𝑠′ =
𝑓𝑠′ =
0.003(𝑐−𝑑 ′ )
𝑐
(200,000)
600(𝑐−62.5)
𝑐
𝐢2 = 589.97 π‘˜π‘
C1 = 8234.8 c
C1 = 8234.8 (174.91)
C1 = 0.85 fc’ ab
C1 = 1440349 N
C1 = 0.85 fc’ 𝛽 cb
C1 = 0.85 (34.6) (0.8) c (350)
C1 = 8234.8 c
π‘Ž
M1 = C1 (𝑑 − 2 )
M1 = 1440349 (562.5 −
C2 = As’ fs’
C2 =
M1 = 709.42 x 106 N.mm
1530 (600)(𝑐−62.5)
𝑐
C2 = 918000
139.93
)
2
(𝑐−62.5)
𝑐
M2 = C2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
M2 = 589974 (562.5 – 62.5)
M2 = 294.984 x 106 N.mm
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
𝐴
Mu = 0.90 (709.42 + 294.98)
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
Mu = 903.96 kN.m
4744
𝜌 = 375(500)
𝜌 = 0.0253
3. Maximum total tension area that could be
used in this section.
𝐴 ′
𝜌′ = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
𝑓′
𝑠
Max. As = bd ( 0.75 πœŒπ‘ + 𝜌′ 𝑓𝑦
)
1968
Max. As = 350(562.5) [0.75(0.03346) +
𝜌′ = 375(500)
0.0078 (385.60)
]
414.7
𝜌′ = 0.010496
Max. As = 6369 mm2
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 πœŒπ‘
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 𝑓𝑐′𝛽600
𝑓𝑦 (600+𝑓𝑦 )
mm and an effective depth of 500 mm.
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 (27.6)(0.85)(600)
414.6(600+414.6)
compression bars has an area of 1968 mm2
πœŒπ‘ = 0.02844
PROBLEM 64:
A rectangular concrete beam has a width of 375
located at 100 mm from the compression face of
the beam. The tension bars have an area of 4744
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75(0.02844)
mm2. fc’ = 27.6 MPa, fy = 414.6 MPa.
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.02133
1. Determine the depth of the compression
0.0253 > 0.02133
block.
2. Determine the max. steel ratio.
Therefore, compression bars are really needed.
3. Determine the ultimate moment capacity
of the beam.
Check if compression bars will yield or not.
0.85 𝑓′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝑐
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 𝑑 𝑓 (600−𝑓
compression bars will
)
Solution:
1. Depth of the compression block.
𝑦
𝑦
not yield
0.85(27.6)(0.85)(100)600
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 414.6 (500)(600−414.6)
0.0253 – 0.010496 < 0.03113
0.0148 < 0.03113
not yield
fs’ ≠ fy
𝑓𝑠′ =
600(𝑐−𝑑 ′ )
𝑐
C1 + C2 = T1 + T2
compression bars will
As = As1 + As2
3. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam.
T1 + T2 = T
As1 fy + As2 fy = T
(As1 + As2) fy = T
T = As fy
C1 + C2 = T
As’ fs’ = As2 fy
0.85 fc’ ab + As’ fs’ = As fy
0.85 (27.6) (0.85) c (375) +
1968 (600)(𝑐−100)
=
𝑐
4744 (414.6)
c2 – 105.12 c – 15790.57 = 0
c = 188.77
1968 (282.15) = As2 (414.6)
As2 = 1339 mm2
As = As1 + As2
As = 4744 + 1339
a = 𝛽c
As = 3405 mm2
a = 0.85 (188.77)
a = 160.45 mm
2. Max. steel ratio.
𝑓′
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75πœŒπ‘ + 𝜌′ 𝑓𝑠
π‘Ž
2
M1 = As1 fy (𝑑 − )
M1 = 3405 (414.6) (500 −
160.45
)
2
M1 = 704.44 x 106 N.mm
𝑦
𝑓𝑠′ =
𝑓𝑠′ =
600(𝑐−𝑑 ′ )
M2 = As2 fy (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
𝑐
600(188.77−100)
188.77
M2 = 1339 (414.6) (562.5 – 62.5)
M2 = 222.06 x 106 N.mm
𝑓𝑠′ = 282.15 π‘€π‘ƒπ‘Ž
Mu = ø (M1 + M2)
282.15
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.02844 + 0.010496
414.6
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.02847
Check if we could use ø = 0.90
0.0253 < 002847
πœ€1
0.003
= 188.77
311.23
𝜌 < πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯
πœ€1 = 0.005
ok
ok
πœ‹
As = 4 = (32)2 (6) = 4825 π‘šπ‘š2
Use ø = 0.90
Mu = 0.90 (704.44 + 222.06)
𝐴
𝜌 = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
Mu = 833.85 kN.m
𝜌=
4825
300(600)
𝜌 = 0.0268
PROBLEM 65:
A rectangular beam has a width of 300 mm and
an effective depth to the centroid of the tension
reinforcement
of
600
mm.
The
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 πœŒπ‘
0.85 𝑓′𝛽600
tension
𝑐
πœŒπ‘ = 𝑓 (600+𝑓
)
𝑦
reinforcement consists of 6 – 32 mm ø bars placed
𝑦
reinforcement
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (𝑓𝑐′−28)
7
consisting of two 25 mm ø bars is placed 62.5 mm
𝛽 = 0.85 −
0.05 (34.6−28)
7
in
two
rows.
Compression
from the compression face of the beam. fc’ = 34.6
𝛽 = 0.80
MPa, fy = 414.7 MPa.
πœŒπ‘ =
0.85 (34.56)(0.80)(600)
414.7(600+414.7)
πœŒπ‘ = 0.0335
1. Determine the depth of compression
block.
2. Determine the maximum steel ratio.
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75(0.0335)
3. Determine the design moment capacity
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.0252
of the beam.
Compression bars is needed.
Solution:
𝜌 > πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯
1. Depth of compression block.
Check whether compression bars is really
0.0268 > 0.0252
needed.
Check if compression bars will yield or not.
0.85 𝑓′ 𝛽 𝑑 ′ 600
𝑐
𝜌 − 𝜌′ > 𝑑 𝑓 (600−𝑓
)
𝑦
𝑦
𝐴 ′
𝜌′ = 𝑏𝑑𝑠
πœ‹
(25)2 (2)
4
𝜌′ = 200(600)
𝜌′ = 0.00545
𝜌 − 𝜌′ >
0.85(34.6)(0.817)(62.5)600
414.7 (500)(600−414.7)
0.0268 – 0.00545 > 0.01954
0.02135 > 0.01954
fs’ = fy (steel compression yields)
πœ‹
As’ = 4 = (25)2 (2) = 981.75 π‘šπ‘š2
a = 𝛽c
180.64 = 0.85 (c)
c = 221.10 mm
T1 + T2 = C1 + C2
πœ€π‘ 
0.003
=
378.30
221.10
T = C1 + C2
πœ€π‘  = 0.0051 > πœ€π‘¦
As fy = 0.85 fc’ ab + As’ fy
4825 (414.7) = 0.85 (34.6) (a) (300) + 981.75
fs = fy
Use ø = 0.90
π‘Ž
Mn = C1 (𝑑 − 2 ) + C2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
π‘Ž
Mn = 0.85 fc’ ab (𝑑 − 2 ) + As’ fy (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
C1 = 0.85 fc’ ab
C1 = 0.85 (34.6) (180.64) (300)
C1 = 1593787 N
(414.7)
a = 180.64 mm
C2 = As’ fy
C2 = 981.75 (414.7)
C2 = 407132 N
2. Maximum steel ratio
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75πœŒπ‘ + 𝜌′
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 0.75 (0.0335) + (0.00545)
π‘Ž
2
Mn = C1 (𝑑 − ) + C2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′)
πœŒπ‘šπ‘Žπ‘₯ = 𝟎. πŸŽπŸ‘πŸŽπŸ”
Mn = 1593787 (600 −
3. Design moment capacity of the beam.
180.64
) + 407132 (600 −
2
62.5)
Mn = 1031 x 106 N.mm
Mu = ø Mn
Mu = 0.90 (1031)
Mu = 927.9 kN.m
PROBLEM 66:
A rectangular beam reinforced for both tension
and compression bars has an area of 1250 mm
T = C1 + C2
As fy = 0.85 fc’ ab + As’ fs’
2
and 4032 mm2 for tension bars. The tension bars
4032 (414.6) = 0.85(20.7) (0.85) c (350)
1250 (600)(𝑐−62.5)
𝑐
are placed at a distance of 75 mm from the bottom
+
of the beam while the compression bars are
1671667.2 c = 5234.5c2 – 750000 c - 46875000
placed 62.5 mm from the top of the beam. fc’ =
c2 – 176.08 c – 8955 = 0
20.7 MPa, fy = 414.60 MPa. Width of beam is 350
c = 217.29 mm
mm with a total depth of 675 mm.
1. Determine the depth of compression
block.
2. Determine the ultimate moment of
πœ€π‘ ′ =
0.003(𝑐−62.5)
𝑐
πœ€π‘ ′ =
0.003(217.29−62.5)
217.29
πœ€π‘ ′ = 0.00214
capacity of the beam.
3. Determine the safe live concentrated load
that the beam could support at its midspan if it has a span of 6-m. Assume
𝑓𝑦
πœ€π‘¦ = 𝐸
𝑠
414.6
πœ€π‘¦ = 200000
πœ€π‘¦ = 0.00207
weight of concrete to be 23.5 kN/m.
πœ€π‘ ′ > πœ€π‘¦
𝑓𝑠′ > 𝑓𝑦
Solution:
1. Depth of the compression block.
a = 𝛽c
a = 0.85 (217.29)
a = 184.70 mm
2. Ultimate moment capacity of the beam
0.003
πœ€π‘  ′
= 𝑐−62.5
𝑐
0.003(𝑐−62.5)
πœ€π‘ ′ =
𝑐
𝑓𝑠′ = πœ€π‘  ′𝐸𝑠
𝑓𝑠′ =
0.003(𝑐−62.5)(200000)
𝑐
𝑓𝑠′ =
600(𝑐−62.5)
𝑐
0.003
πœ€π‘ 
= 𝑑−𝑐
𝑐
πœ€π‘  =
0.003(𝑑−𝑐)
𝑐
πœ€π‘  =
0.003(600−217.29)
217.29
πœ€π‘  =
0.00529 > 0.005
Note:
𝑀𝑒 = 0.90 [2782(414.6) (600 −
When πœ€π‘  < 0.005
Use ø = 0.65 + ( πœ€π‘‘ – 0.002)
(250)
3
184.70
)+
2
1250(414.6)(600 − 62.5)]
𝑀𝑒 = 777.7 π‘₯ 106 𝑁. π‘šπ‘š
𝑀𝑒 = πŸ•πŸ•πŸ•. πŸ• π’Œπ‘΅. π’Ž
3. Safe concentrated live load at mid span
of the beam:
𝑃𝐿
Mu = 4 +
𝑀𝐷𝐿 𝐿2
8
𝑃𝐿
Mu = (1.7) 4 +
𝑀𝐷𝐿(𝐿)2
(1.4)
8
WDL = 23.5 (0.35) (0.675)
WDL = 5.55 kN/m
Use ø = 0.90
Mu = (1.7)
𝑃𝐿
𝑀𝐷𝐿(𝐿)2
+
(1.4)
4
8
777.7 = (1.7)
𝑃(6)
5.55(6)2
+
(1.4)
4
8
P = 291.27 kN
As’ fy = As2 fy
As’ = As2
As = As1 + As2
As1 = As – As2
As1 = As – As’
As1 = 4032 – 1250
As1 = 2782 mm2
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑒 = ∅ [𝑇1 (𝑑 − 2 ) + 𝑇2 (𝑑 − 𝑑′ )]
π‘Ž
𝑀𝑒 = 0.90 [𝐴𝑠1 𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 2 ) + 𝐴𝑠2 𝑓𝑦 (𝑑 − 𝑑′ )]
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