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Where does the value for yc in step two come from?

Where does the value for yc in step two come from?

Materials Science And Engineering Properties
Materials Science And Engineering Properties
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ISBN:9781111988609
Author:Charles Gilmore
Publisher:Charles Gilmore
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Where does the value for yc in step two come from?  

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Since the unit weight of the concrete for the beam is not given in the problem.

Usually the unit weight of concrete is assumed as either 24kN/m3 or 25kN/m3 .

In this problem the unit weight of concrete is assumed as 25kN/m3.

As per Imperial system 25kN/m3 = 0.161 kips/ft3.

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