Working Stress Design CEPC323 - Principles of Reinforced Concrete
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What is the condition for Beam Failure in the Ultimate-Strength Stage?

  • fr = Ma
  • Mc > Ms (correct)
  • Mc = Ms
  • Mc < Ms
  • In the Uncracked Concrete Stage, which condition must hold true?

  • fr > fca
  • fb = Mc/Ig
  • Ma < Mcr (correct)
  • fc < fs
  • According to NSCP 2015, what is the modulus of rupture of concrete (fr)?

  • fr has no relation to fca
  • fr is linearly related to fb
  • fr is constant for all stages (correct)
  • fr = Mc/Ig
  • What is the relationship between Es and Ec in the calculation of the modular ratio (n)?

    <p>n = Ec/Es</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which stage does concrete resist no tension in reinforced concrete members?

    <p>Cracked Concrete Stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of overall depth-span ratios greater than 2/5 for continuous spans and 4/5 for simple spans according to NSCP 2015?

    <p>Nonlinear strain distribution should be considered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternate name for Working Stress Design in NSCP and ACI?

    <p>Alternate Design Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are unfactored loads in reinforced concrete design?

    <p>Actual loads anticipated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Working Stress Design method assume the behavior of concrete?

    <p>Elastic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of the stresses in Working Stress Design?

    <p>Proportional to strains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are factored loads used in structural design?

    <p>To include an element of safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

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