Situation: A simply supported rectangular beam 400 mm wide having an effective depth of 550 mm carries a total factored load of 137 kN/m on a 6 m clear span. It is reinforced with 4914 mm² of tensile steel, which continues uninterrupted into the supports. Use f'c = 28 MPa. What is the factored shear at critical section? a. 616.50 kN b. 335.65 kN c. 541.15 kN d. 411.00 kN What is the Ultimate shear strength provided by concrete only? a. 148.4 kN b. 180.2 kN C. 178.1 kN d. 197.9 kN Throughout what part of the beam is web reinforcement is required? a. 3 m b. 1.5 m C. 2.46 m d. 0.65 m

Situation: A simply supported rectangular beam 400 mm wide having an effective depth of 550 mm carries a total factored load of 137 kN/m on a 6 m clear span. It is reinforced with 4914 mm² of tensile steel, which continues uninterrupted into the supports. Use f'c = 28 MPa. What is the factored shear at critical section? a. 616.50 kN b. 335.65 kN c. 541.15 kN d. 411.00 kN What is the Ultimate shear strength provided by concrete only? a. 148.4 kN b. 180.2 kN C. 178.1 kN d. 197.9 kN Throughout what part of the beam is web reinforcement is required? a. 3 m b. 1.5 m C. 2.46 m d. 0.65 m