Problem 2A beam with a rectangular section has a width of 250 mm and a height of 575 mm. It is reinforced with 4∅32distributed in two layers. Use fc’ = 30 MPa and fy = 400 MPa1. Check if this section will have a ductile or brittle behavior. Explain why2. Calculate the depth of the neutral axis.3. Find the strain in steel bars and strength reduction factor.4. Find the nominal moment capacity Mn.5. Is this section appropriate from the design point of view? And why?

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A beam with a rectangular section has a width of 250 mm and a height of 575 mm. It is reinforced with 4∅32
distributed in two layers. Use fc’ = 30 MPa and fy = 400 MPa
1. Check if this section will have a ductile or brittle behavior. Explain why
2. Calculate the depth of the neutral axis.
3. Find the strain in steel bars and strength reduction factor.
4. Find the nominal moment capacity Mn.
5. Is this section appropriate from the design point of view? And why?
 
 
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