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### Designing a Rectangular Beam

To design a rectangular beam for a 22-ft simple span, considering a dead load of 1 k/ft (excluding the beam's weight) and a live load of 2 k/ft, follow these steps. Use a concrete compressive strength \( f'_c = 4000 \) psi and a yield strength of reinforcing steel \( f_y = 60,000 \) psi.

#### Approach:

1. **Assume Beam Dimensions:**
   - The depth \( h \) is assumed to equal approximately one-tenth of the beam span.
   - The width \( b \) is assumed to equal approximately half the depth, \( \frac{1}{2}h \).

2. **Determine Reinforcing Percentage:**
   - Calculate the percentage of reinforcing needed based on structural requirements and material properties.

3. **Select Reinforcing Bars:**
   - Choose reinforcing bars that satisfy the calculated percentage and ensure they meet strength and spacing criteria.

4. **Calculate Nominal Moment Capacity:**
   - Finally, calculate \( \phi M_n \) (the design moment strength) for the final beam design to ensure it can support the specified loads.

By following these steps, you can appropriately design a rectangular beam that meets the required load conditions and material specifications.
Transcribed Image Text:### Designing a Rectangular Beam To design a rectangular beam for a 22-ft simple span, considering a dead load of 1 k/ft (excluding the beam's weight) and a live load of 2 k/ft, follow these steps. Use a concrete compressive strength \( f'_c = 4000 \) psi and a yield strength of reinforcing steel \( f_y = 60,000 \) psi. #### Approach: 1. **Assume Beam Dimensions:** - The depth \( h \) is assumed to equal approximately one-tenth of the beam span. - The width \( b \) is assumed to equal approximately half the depth, \( \frac{1}{2}h \). 2. **Determine Reinforcing Percentage:** - Calculate the percentage of reinforcing needed based on structural requirements and material properties. 3. **Select Reinforcing Bars:** - Choose reinforcing bars that satisfy the calculated percentage and ensure they meet strength and spacing criteria. 4. **Calculate Nominal Moment Capacity:** - Finally, calculate \( \phi M_n \) (the design moment strength) for the final beam design to ensure it can support the specified loads. By following these steps, you can appropriately design a rectangular beam that meets the required load conditions and material specifications.
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