Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
For field interpretation of Neutral Axis Depth, the issue is over-reinforced flexural behaviour. What should be selected? Avoid the common trap that larger steel area always increases ductility.
RCCNeutral Axis DepthHARD
Choose the correct answer
A
larger steel area always increases ductility
B
neutral axis is fixed by span only
C
larger steel area pushes neutral axis deeper and may cause brittle compression failure
D
neutral axis has no relation to steel percentage
Correct Answer
C. larger steel area pushes neutral axis deeper and may cause brittle compression failure
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