Determine the value of the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal strength. (MPa)
Determine the value of the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal strength. (MPa)
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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Transcribed Image Text:The prestressed I beam shown in cross section is pre tensioned using seven ordinary strands grade
250 (fpu = 1728 MPa) carrying an effective prestress fpe = 988 MPa, fpy =1480 MPa.
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300
0.85fc'
150 a
300
440
600
(d-a2)
300
T=Aps fps
Aps =650 mm2
Total depth of beam = 600 mm
Distance from center to tendons to the top of the beam = 440 mm
Aps = 650 mm²
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Average flange thickness = 150 mm
Width of flange = 300 mm
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Thickness of web = 100 mm
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fc' = 27.6 MPa
Determine the value of the stress in the prestressed reinforcement at nominal strength. (MPa)
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